Former Member of Parliament
Mr Joe Ashton
Labour MP for Bassetlaw
At a glanceMr Joe Ashton was a Labour MP for Bassetlaw.
Early day motions
| 4 Apr 2001 | MEMBERS' TEA ROOM | 20 sig. |
| 14 Mar 2001 | DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE AND POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTIONS | 19 sig. |
| 8 Feb 2001 | BETTING ON THE GENERAL ELECTION | 4 sig. |
| 13 Nov 2000 | MIDLAND MAINLINE TRAINS | 14 sig. |
| 19 Jul 2000 | CONNIE GRANT'S SCHOOL OF DANCING | 20 sig. |
| 22 May 2000 | FOOTBALL TRUST AND THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 134 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 8 Nov 1976 – 9 Nov 1977
Committee memberships
- Home Affairs Committee 18 Jan 1989 – 16 Mar 1992
- Trade & Industry 17 Jun 1987 – 18 Jan 1989
Previous seats
- Bassetlaw · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Bassetlaw · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Bassetlaw · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Bassetlaw · Elected 2 times 31 Oct 1968 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Oct 1968 – 7 Jun 2001
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Joe Ashton, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Joe Ashton?
Mr Joe Ashton was a Member of Parliament who represented Bassetlaw in the House of Commons. See Mr Joe Ashton's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Joe Ashton represent?
Mr Joe Ashton sat as Labour. See Mr Joe Ashton's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Joe Ashton represent?
Mr Joe Ashton was the Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw. See Mr Joe Ashton's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Joe Ashton?
Mr Joe Ashton has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Joe Ashton's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.