Former Member of Parliament
Clare Short
Independent Labour MP for Birmingham, Ladywood
At a glanceClare Short was a Independent Labour MP for Birmingham, Ladywood.
Early day motions
| 5 Jun 2006 | DARFUR ASYLUM SEEKERS | 53 sig. |
| 6 Mar 2006 | RISK OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE, STROKE AND DIABETES | 53 sig. |
| 1 Mar 2006 | BRITISH RESIDENTS IN GUANTANAMO BAY (No. 2) | 64 sig. |
| 7 Dec 2005 | FUNDING FOR THE AFRICAN UNION IN DARFUR | 68 sig. |
| 9 Jun 2005 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MINUTE ON GIFTING OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT TO NEPAL | 52 sig. |
| 9 Mar 2005 | LESSONS FROM RWANDA FOR PREVENTION OF GENOCIDE | 72 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 3 May 1997 – 12 May 2003
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 1996
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1988 – 1 Jul 1998
Committee memberships
- Home Affairs Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 18 Apr 1985
Previous seats
- Birmingham, Ladywood · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Birmingham, Ladywood · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Independent Labour 20 Oct 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Labour 9 Jun 1983 – 20 Oct 2006
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clare Short, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Clare Short?
Clare Short was a Member of Parliament who represented Birmingham, Ladywood in the House of Commons. See Clare Short's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Clare Short represent?
Clare Short sat as Independent Labour. See Clare Short's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Clare Short represent?
Clare Short was the Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Ladywood. See Clare Short's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Clare Short?
Clare Short has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Clare Short's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.