Former Member of Parliament
Hazel Blears
Labour MP for Salford and Eccles
At a glanceHazel Blears was a Labour MP for Salford and Eccles.
Early day motions
| 21 Jan 2014 | SOCIAL ECONOMY ALLIANCE | 38 sig. |
| 17 Jul 2012 | CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION SCHEME | 80 sig. |
| 11 Jan 2000 | OSTEOPOROSIS | 85 sig. |
| 3 Dec 1997 | DISQUALIFICATION OF LEARNER MOTORCYCLISTS | 68 sig. |
| 27 Nov 1997 | COURAGE CAMPAIGN FOR PATIENTS WITH RADIOTHERAPY DAMAGE | 160 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government · Department for Communities and Local Government 28 Jun 2007 – 5 Jun 2009
- Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) and Labour Party Chair · Cabinet Office 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Minister of State (Home Office) (Policing, Security and Community Safety) · Home Office 13 Jun 2003 – 5 May 2006
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) · Department of Health 11 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Aug 2004 – 6 May 2010
- Party Chair, Labour Party 1 Aug 2006 – 31 Jul 2007
Committee memberships
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 13 Sep 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Previous seats
- Salford and Eccles · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Salford · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Bury South 9 Apr 1992
- Tatton 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazel Blears, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Hazel Blears?
Hazel Blears was a Member of Parliament who represented Salford and Eccles in the House of Commons. See Hazel Blears's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Hazel Blears represent?
Hazel Blears sat as Labour. See Hazel Blears's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Hazel Blears represent?
Hazel Blears was the Member of Parliament for Salford and Eccles. See Hazel Blears's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Hazel Blears?
Hazel Blears has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Hazel Blears's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.