Former Member of Parliament
Jonathan Ashworth
Labour (Co-op) MP for Leicester South
At a glanceJonathan Ashworth was a Labour (Co-op) MP for Leicester South.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Paymaster General · Cabinet Office 4 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 29 Nov 2021 – 4 Sep 2023
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care · Department of Health and Social Care 9 Jan 2018 – 29 Nov 2021
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 7 Oct 2016 – 9 Jan 2018
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 14 Sep 2015 – 7 Oct 2016
- Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 7 Oct 2013 – 14 Sep 2015
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 7 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013
Previous seats
- Leicester South · Elected 4 times 5 May 2011 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Leicester South 4 Jul 2024
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 May 2011 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonathan Ashworth, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Jonathan Ashworth?
Jonathan Ashworth was a Member of Parliament who represented Leicester South in the House of Commons. See Jonathan Ashworth's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Jonathan Ashworth represent?
Jonathan Ashworth sat as Labour (Co-op). See Jonathan Ashworth's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Jonathan Ashworth represent?
Jonathan Ashworth was the Member of Parliament for Leicester South. See Jonathan Ashworth's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Jonathan Ashworth?
Jonathan Ashworth has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Jonathan Ashworth's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.