Former Member of Parliament
Paula Sherriff
Labour MP for Dewsbury
At a glancePaula Sherriff was a Labour MP for Dewsbury.
Early day motions
| 9 Oct 2018 | HANGING HEATON CRICKET CLUB | 3 sig. |
| 26 May 2016 | PALESTINIAN OIL AND GAS RESERVES | 21 sig. |
| 8 Jul 2015 | COMMUNITY COHESION IN WEST YORKSHIRE | 13 sig. |
| 9 Jun 2015 | FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVATE COMPANIES DELIVERING PUBLIC CONTRACTS | 44 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Mental Health) · Department of Health and Social Care 12 Jan 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow Minister (Equalities Office) (Women and Equalities) · Government Equalities Office 17 Oct 2016 – 12 Jan 2018
Committee memberships
- Health and Social Care Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 31 Oct 2016
Previous seats
- Dewsbury · Elected 2 times 7 May 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
Elections contested
- Dewsbury 12 Dec 2019
Party affiliation
- Labour 7 May 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paula Sherriff, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Paula Sherriff?
Paula Sherriff was a Member of Parliament who represented Dewsbury in the House of Commons. See Paula Sherriff's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Paula Sherriff represent?
Paula Sherriff sat as Labour. See Paula Sherriff's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Paula Sherriff represent?
Paula Sherriff was the Member of Parliament for Dewsbury. See Paula Sherriff's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Paula Sherriff?
Paula Sherriff has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Paula Sherriff's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.