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Portrait of Mr Barry Sheerman

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Barry Sheerman

Labour (Co-op) MP for Huddersfield

At a glanceMr Barry Sheerman was a Labour (Co-op) MP for Huddersfield.

Early day motions203 tabled
16 May 2023 Access to justice and challenges to parking fines 4 sig.
15 May 2023 Anti-social behaviour on greenways 14 sig.
30 Mar 2023 Wildlife rangers 15 sig.
21 Feb 2023 Tyre pollution 9 sig.
2 Feb 2023 Forced installations of prepayment energy meters 15 sig.
31 Jan 2023 Vitamin D awareness 9 sig.
Full parliamentary career15 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Disabled Peoples' Rights) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 1992 – 1 Jun 1994
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jun 1988 – 1 Jun 1992
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education and Employment) · Department for Education and Employment 1 Jun 1983 – 1 Jun 1988

Committee memberships

  • Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union 11 May 2020 – 16 Jan 2021
  • Children, Schools and Families · Chair 12 Nov 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Children, Schools and Families 9 Nov 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Liaison Committee (Commons) 21 Dec 1999 – 6 May 2010
  • Education & Skills · Chair 16 Jul 2001 – 5 Nov 2007
  • Public Accounts Committee 14 Apr 1981 – 8 Dec 1983

Previous seats

  • Huddersfield · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Huddersfield · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Huddersfield · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Huddersfield East · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Taunton 10 Oct 1974

Party affiliation

  • Labour 3 May 1979 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£161,831 · 2024/25
Staffing£91,312
Miscellaneous£62,411
Office Costs£4,464

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Barry Sheerman, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Barry Sheerman?

Mr Barry Sheerman was a Member of Parliament who represented Huddersfield in the House of Commons. See Mr Barry Sheerman's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Barry Sheerman represent?

Mr Barry Sheerman sat as Labour (Co-op). See Mr Barry Sheerman's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Barry Sheerman represent?

Mr Barry Sheerman was the Member of Parliament for Huddersfield. See Mr Barry Sheerman's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Barry Sheerman?

Mr Barry Sheerman has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Barry Sheerman's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.