Former Member of Parliament
Mr Ivan Lewis
Independent MP for Bury South
At a glanceMr Ivan Lewis was a Independent MP for Bury South.
Early day motions
| 14 May 2019 | MANCHESTER CITY FC 2018-19 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS | 6 sig. |
| 16 Jun 2010 | METROLINK IN GREATER MANCHESTER AND SCOOTERS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE | 13 sig. |
| 4 Nov 1997 | DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES MEMORIAL FUND AND PARENTING PROJECTS | 53 sig. |
| 27 Oct 1997 | FUTURE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NHS AND PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES | 85 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Development) · Department for International Development 5 Oct 2008 – 5 Jun 2009
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) (Care Services) · Department of Health 5 May 2006 – 5 Oct 2008
- Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Skills and Vocational Education) · Department for Education and Skills 11 Jun 2001 – 10 May 2005
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 7 Oct 2013 – 14 Sep 2015
- Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 7 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013
- Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (also Shadow Deputy Prime Minister) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
- Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
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 21 Feb 2017 – 3 May 2017
- International Development Committee 20 Feb 2017 – 3 May 2017
- Health and Social Care Committee 1 Feb 1999 – 13 Dec 1999
Previous seats
- Bury South · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Bury South · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Bury South 12 Dec 2019
Party affiliation
- Independent 23 Nov 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 23 Nov 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Ivan Lewis, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Ivan Lewis?
Mr Ivan Lewis was a Member of Parliament who represented Bury South in the House of Commons. See Mr Ivan Lewis's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Ivan Lewis represent?
Mr Ivan Lewis sat as Independent. See Mr Ivan Lewis's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Ivan Lewis represent?
Mr Ivan Lewis was the Member of Parliament for Bury South. See Mr Ivan Lewis's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Ivan Lewis?
Mr Ivan Lewis has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Ivan Lewis's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.