Former Member of Parliament
Richard Burden
Labour MP for Birmingham, Northfield
At a glanceRichard Burden was a Labour MP for Birmingham, Northfield.
Early day motions
| 22 Mar 2019 | ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF THE GOLAN HEIGHTS | 34 sig. |
| 7 Mar 2019 | UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS | 107 sig. |
| 4 Sep 2018 | UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES | 87 sig. |
| 22 May 2018 | UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL | 74 sig. |
| 21 May 2018 | UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW | 48 sig. |
| 11 May 2018 | 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAKBA | 28 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 13 Oct 2016 – 8 Jun 2017
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 7 Oct 2013 – 27 Jun 2016
Committee memberships
- International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact 13 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- International Development Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact · Chair 31 Oct 2012 – 3 Dec 2013
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Mar 2008 – 4 Nov 2013
- International Development Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 4 Nov 2013
- West Midlands Regional Select Committee · Chair 12 Mar 2009 – 6 May 2010
- West Midlands Regional Select Committee 3 Mar 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Trade & Industry 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
Previous seats
- Birmingham, Northfield · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Birmingham, Northfield · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Birmingham, Northfield · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Birmingham, Northfield 12 Dec 2019
- Meriden 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Burden, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Richard Burden?
Richard Burden was a Member of Parliament who represented Birmingham, Northfield in the House of Commons. See Richard Burden's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Richard Burden represent?
Richard Burden sat as Labour. See Richard Burden's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Richard Burden represent?
Richard Burden was the Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Northfield. See Richard Burden's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Richard Burden?
Richard Burden has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Richard Burden's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.