Former Member of Parliament
Mr Michael Meacher
Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton
At a glanceMr Michael Meacher was a Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton.
Early day motions
| 15 Apr 2013 | ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM COBBETT | 24 sig. |
| 17 Oct 2012 | TAX AVOIDANCE | 37 sig. |
| 17 Oct 2011 | PROPOSED REGISTER OF LOBBYISTS | 21 sig. |
| 12 Jul 2011 | BANK OF ENGLAND AND MONEY SUPPLY | 25 sig. |
| 13 Jun 2011 | SOUTHERN CROSS AND PRIVATE EQUITY | 42 sig. |
| 7 Dec 2010 | ALTERNATIVE BUDGET STRATEGY | 29 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Environment) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 11 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) (Environment) · Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 3 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade) · Department of Trade 14 Apr 1976 – 4 May 1979
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 12 Jun 1975 – 14 Apr 1976
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 7 Mar 1974 – 12 Jun 1975
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 1996
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 22 Jun 1994 – 1 Jul 1995
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Jul 1993 – 22 Jun 1994
- Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs) 20 Jul 1992 – 1 Jul 1993
- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jul 1989 – 20 Jul 1992
- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jul 1987 – 1 Jul 1989
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 11 Jun 1983 – 1 Jul 1987
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1983 – 1 Jul 1988
Committee memberships
- Regulatory Reform 12 Oct 2015 – 21 Oct 2015
- Environmental Audit Committee 19 Nov 1997 – 11 Sep 2003
Previous seats
- Oldham West and Royton · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 21 Oct 2015
- Oldham West and Royton · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Oldham West · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Oldham West · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Oldham West · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Oldham West 13 Jun 1968
- Colchester 31 Mar 1966
Party affiliation
- Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 21 Oct 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Michael Meacher, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Michael Meacher?
Mr Michael Meacher was a Member of Parliament who represented Oldham West and Royton in the House of Commons. See Mr Michael Meacher's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Michael Meacher represent?
Mr Michael Meacher sat as Labour. See Mr Michael Meacher's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Michael Meacher represent?
Mr Michael Meacher was the Member of Parliament for Oldham West and Royton. See Mr Michael Meacher's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Michael Meacher?
Mr Michael Meacher has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Michael Meacher's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.