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Portrait of Dr Desmond Turner

Former Member of Parliament

Dr Desmond Turner

Labour MP for Brighton, Kemptown

At a glanceDr Desmond Turner was a Labour MP for Brighton, Kemptown.

Early day motions60 tabled
15 Mar 2010 TAXATION ON BUY TO LET PROPERTY 22 sig.
3 Dec 2009 WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION AND PNEUMONIA 51 sig.
24 Nov 2009 DOW CHEMICALS AND THE BHOPAL DISASTER 42 sig.
21 Oct 2009 WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY 64 sig.
17 Mar 2009 DEVELOPING WORLD VACCINES 55 sig.
11 Dec 2008 POSTAL WORKERS' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 56 sig.
Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Committee memberships

  • Commons Science and Technology 1 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Energy and Climate Change Committee 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Environmental Audit Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
  • Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee 10 Mar 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
  • Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 30 Oct 2007
  • Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) 18 Mar 2007 – 3 Aug 2007
  • Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Mar 2003 – 27 May 2003

Previous seats

  • Brighton, Kemptown · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Mid Sussex 3 May 1979

Party affiliation

  • Labour 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Desmond Turner, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Dr Desmond Turner?

Dr Desmond Turner was a Member of Parliament who represented Brighton, Kemptown in the House of Commons. See Dr Desmond Turner's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Dr Desmond Turner represent?

Dr Desmond Turner sat as Labour. See Dr Desmond Turner's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Dr Desmond Turner represent?

Dr Desmond Turner was the Member of Parliament for Brighton, Kemptown. See Dr Desmond Turner's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Dr Desmond Turner?

Dr Desmond Turner has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Desmond Turner's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.