Former Member of Parliament
Ms Karen Buck
Labour MP for Westminster North
At a glanceMs Karen Buck was a Labour MP for Westminster North.
Early day motions
| 10 Nov 2009 | SAFE AS HOUSES CAMPAIGN | 18 sig. |
| 24 Feb 2009 | INJURIES TO AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLERS | 51 sig. |
| 22 Jul 2008 | OUT-OF-BOROUGH PLACEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION | 18 sig. |
| 18 Jun 2008 | HOUSING NEED | 102 sig. |
| 26 Feb 2008 | MAYOR OF LONDON'S YOUTH OFFER | 25 sig. |
| 23 Jan 2008 | ENERGY PRICES (No. 2) | 26 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 10 May 2005 – 16 Mar 2006
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 14 May 2021 – 5 Sep 2023
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 7 Oct 2011 – 16 Apr 2013
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- Renters (Reform) Bill 8 Nov 2023 – 28 Nov 2023
- Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 7 Sep 2022 – 12 Oct 2022
- Panel of Chairs 15 Jan 2020 – 27 Jan 2022
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 2 Mar 2020 – 29 Jun 2021
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Panel of Chairs 22 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Panel of Chairs 14 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Work and Pensions Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Work and Pensions Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 2 Nov 2010
- Children, Schools and Families 2 Nov 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Home Affairs Committee 17 Jul 2006 – 14 Dec 2009
- Work and Pensions Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
- Social Security 14 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Westminster North · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Regent's Park and Kensington North · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ms Karen Buck, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Ms Karen Buck?
Ms Karen Buck was a Member of Parliament who represented Westminster North in the House of Commons. See Ms Karen Buck's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Ms Karen Buck represent?
Ms Karen Buck sat as Labour. See Ms Karen Buck's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Ms Karen Buck represent?
Ms Karen Buck was the Member of Parliament for Westminster North. See Ms Karen Buck's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Ms Karen Buck?
Ms Karen Buck has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Ms Karen Buck's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.