Former Member of Parliament
Mr Denis MacShane
Labour MP for Rotherham
At a glanceMr Denis MacShane was a Labour MP for Rotherham.
Early day motions
| 12 Oct 2010 | NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR LIU XIAOBO | 42 sig. |
| 20 Jul 2010 | TREVOR MASON | 28 sig. |
| 22 Apr 2008 | MEXICAN GOVERNMENT REPRESSION OF MINEWORKERS' UNION | 63 sig. |
| 15 Dec 1999 | EBENEEZER ELLIOT | 14 sig. |
| 15 Jul 1998 | STEEL INDUSTRY | 77 sig. |
| 1 Dec 1997 | CONDUCT OF LIBERAL DEMOCRAT HONOURABLE MEMBERS AND WILD MAMMALS (HUNTING WITH DOGS) BILL | 23 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Europe) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 28 Oct 2002 – 10 May 2005
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 11 Jun 2001 – 28 Oct 2002
Previous seats
- Rotherham · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 5 Nov 2012
- Rotherham · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Rotherham · Elected 1 time 5 May 1994 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Solihull 10 Oct 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 4 Jul 2012 – 5 Nov 2012
- Independent 14 Oct 2010 – 4 Jul 2012
- Labour 5 May 1994 – 14 Oct 2010
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Denis MacShane, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Denis MacShane?
Mr Denis MacShane was a Member of Parliament who represented Rotherham in the House of Commons. See Mr Denis MacShane's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Denis MacShane represent?
Mr Denis MacShane sat as Labour. See Mr Denis MacShane's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Denis MacShane represent?
Mr Denis MacShane was the Member of Parliament for Rotherham. See Mr Denis MacShane's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Denis MacShane?
Mr Denis MacShane has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Denis MacShane's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.