Former Member of Parliament
Jim Cousins
Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central
At a glanceJim Cousins was a Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central.
Early day motions
| 21 Jan 2010 | REGULATION OF DEBT MANAGEMENT SCHEMES | 97 sig. |
| 15 Dec 2009 | BANKS AND BANKING (S.I., 2009, No. 3226) | 8 sig. |
| 25 Nov 2009 | CITIZEN'S CHARGE ON BANK BONUSES AND DIVIDENDS | 55 sig. |
| 27 Oct 2009 | CITIZEN'S CHARGE ON BANK BONUSES AND DIVIDENDS | 44 sig. |
| 22 Oct 2009 | IN-HOME DISPLAYS AND SMART METERS | 68 sig. |
| 20 Oct 2009 | ENERGY SAVING WEEK CAMPAIGN | 91 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 1995
- Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1992 – 1 Jan 1994
Committee memberships
- Treasury Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Trade & Industry 18 Jan 1989 – 26 Oct 1992
Previous seats
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim Cousins, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Jim Cousins?
Jim Cousins was a Member of Parliament who represented Newcastle upon Tyne Central in the House of Commons. See Jim Cousins's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Jim Cousins represent?
Jim Cousins sat as Labour. See Jim Cousins's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Jim Cousins represent?
Jim Cousins was the Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central. See Jim Cousins's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Jim Cousins?
Jim Cousins has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Jim Cousins's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.