Former Member of Parliament
Mike Gapes
The Independent Group for Change MP for Ilford South
At a glanceMike Gapes was a The Independent Group for Change MP for Ilford South.
Early day motions
| 1 May 2019 | VOTING RIGHTS OF EU CITIZENS IN EUROPEAN ELECTIONS | 44 sig. |
| 9 Jul 2018 | UNREST AND VIOLENCE IN NICARAGUA | 19 sig. |
| 11 Jul 2017 | GIG TERMINOLOGY | 1 sig. |
| 8 Nov 2016 | RESPONSE TO ATTEMPTED COUP IN TURKEY | 1 sig. |
| 10 Nov 2014 | LABOUR SOLIDARITY WITH KURDS | 16 sig. |
| 9 Sep 2014 | THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION | 16 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 22 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Foreign Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 19 Mar 2019
- Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee 5 Jan 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Foreign Affairs Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Panel of Chairs 25 Jun 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Mar 2008 – 30 Mar 2015
- Foreign Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 13 Jan 2010 – 6 May 2010
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 11 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 18 Jul 2005 – 12 Apr 2010
- Defence Committee 20 Oct 2003 – 12 Jul 2005
- Defence Committee 24 Nov 1999 – 11 May 2001
- Foreign Affairs Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Ilford South · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Ilford South · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Ilford South · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Ilford South 12 Dec 2019
- Ilford North 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- The Independent Group for Change 5 Jul 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Change UK - The Independent Group 18 Apr 2019 – 5 Jul 2019
- Independent 18 Feb 2019 – 18 Apr 2019
- Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 18 Feb 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mike Gapes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mike Gapes?
Mike Gapes was a Member of Parliament who represented Ilford South in the House of Commons. See Mike Gapes's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mike Gapes represent?
Mike Gapes sat as The Independent Group for Change. See Mike Gapes's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mike Gapes represent?
Mike Gapes was the Member of Parliament for Ilford South. See Mike Gapes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mike Gapes?
Mike Gapes has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mike Gapes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.