Former Member of Parliament
Sir Gerald Kaufman
Labour MP for Manchester, Gorton
At a glanceSir Gerald Kaufman was a Labour MP for Manchester, Gorton.
Early day motions
| 26 Feb 2016 | THE BIG RIDE | 12 sig. |
| 7 Sep 2015 | ELLIS DAVID EZAIR AND FLINT GLASSWORKS | 2 sig. |
| 17 Jun 2015 | CAREERMAKERS RECRUITMENT | 5 sig. |
| 8 Jun 2015 | THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN | 37 sig. |
| 4 Mar 2015 | SEJAL KOYANI AND LONDON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE | 2 sig. |
| 29 Jan 2015 | THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN | 42 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 4 Dec 1975 – 4 May 1979
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 12 Jun 1975 – 4 Dec 1975
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) · Department for the Environment 8 Mar 1974 – 12 Jun 1975
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs) 10 Jul 1987 – 20 Sep 1992
- Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office) 10 Nov 1983 – 10 Jul 1987
- Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) 4 Nov 1980 – 9 Jun 1983
Other posts
- Father of the House of Commons 7 May 2015 – 26 Feb 2017
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1991 – 1 Jul 1992
Committee memberships
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 1 Jan 2003 – 26 Feb 2017
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 27 Apr 1992 – 5 May 2005
Previous seats
- Manchester, Gorton · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 26 Feb 2017
- Manchester, Gorton · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Manchester, Gorton · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Manchester, Ardwick · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Manchester, Ardwick · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Gillingham 8 Oct 1959
- Bromley 26 May 1955
Party affiliation
- Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 26 Feb 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Gerald Kaufman, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Gerald Kaufman?
Sir Gerald Kaufman was a Member of Parliament who represented Manchester, Gorton in the House of Commons. See Sir Gerald Kaufman's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Gerald Kaufman represent?
Sir Gerald Kaufman sat as Labour. See Sir Gerald Kaufman's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Gerald Kaufman represent?
Sir Gerald Kaufman was the Member of Parliament for Manchester, Gorton. See Sir Gerald Kaufman's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Gerald Kaufman?
Sir Gerald Kaufman has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Gerald Kaufman's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.