Former Member of Parliament
Mr Ben Bradshaw
Labour MP for Exeter
At a glanceMr Ben Bradshaw was a Labour MP for Exeter.
Early day motions
| 12 Jun 2000 | GREEN TRAVEL PLANS | 42 sig. |
| 19 Apr 2000 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL SOCIAL SERVICES POLICY | 2 sig. |
| 13 Dec 1999 | COUNCILLOR CHESTER LONG | 5 sig. |
| 28 Jun 1999 | SPOT FINES FOR CYCLISTS | 28 sig. |
| 15 Jun 1999 | NATIONAL BIKE WEEK | 66 sig. |
| 20 May 1999 | RURAL RAIL | 105 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 5 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (South West) · Regional Affairs 29 Jun 2007 – 9 Jun 2009
- Minister of State (Department of Health) (Health Services) · Department of Health 28 Jun 2007 – 5 Jun 2009
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Local Environment, Marine and Animal Welfare) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 10 Nov 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Local Environment, Marine and Animal Welfare) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 13 Jun 2003 – 10 Nov 2006
- Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 29 May 2002 – 13 Jun 2003
- Parliamentary Secretary (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 29 May 2002 – 13 Jun 2003
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 11 Jun 2001 – 28 May 2002
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (also Shadow Deputy Prime Minister) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Transport Committee 22 Feb 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Ecclesiastical Committee 4 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Media Bill 29 Nov 2023 – 12 Dec 2023
- Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee 20 Nov 2023 – 5 Dec 2023
- Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill 1 Mar 2023 – 8 Mar 2023
- Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill 25 Jan 2023 – 1 Feb 2023
- Ecclesiastical Committee 31 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Health and Social Care Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Ecclesiastical Committee 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Health and Social Care Committee 26 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee) 14 Jul 2011 – 12 Mar 2012
- European Scrutiny Committee 17 Nov 1998 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Exeter · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Exeter · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Ben Bradshaw, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Ben Bradshaw?
Mr Ben Bradshaw was a Member of Parliament who represented Exeter in the House of Commons. See Mr Ben Bradshaw's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Ben Bradshaw represent?
Mr Ben Bradshaw sat as Labour. See Mr Ben Bradshaw's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Ben Bradshaw represent?
Mr Ben Bradshaw was the Member of Parliament for Exeter. See Mr Ben Bradshaw's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Ben Bradshaw?
Mr Ben Bradshaw has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Ben Bradshaw's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.