Former Member of Parliament
Mr Nicholas Brown
Independent MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East
At a glanceMr Nicholas Brown was a Independent MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East.
Early day motions
| 10 Jun 2015 | CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK | 61 sig. |
| 11 Nov 2013 | HEALTH FUNDING AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION | 42 sig. |
| 17 Jul 2013 | PROBATION SERVICE | 26 sig. |
| 15 May 2012 | HEALTH INEQUALITY AND CLINICAL CARE COMMISSIONING GROUPS | 59 sig. |
| 23 May 2011 | CHILDREN'S HEART UNIT AT THE FREEMAN HOSPITAL, NEWCASTLE | 58 sig. |
| 5 Feb 2007 | DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION ON IRAN | 67 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip · HM Treasury 3 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (North East) · Regional Affairs 29 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 28 Jun 2007 – 3 Oct 2008
- Minister (Department for Work and Pensions) (Work) · Department for Work and Pensions 8 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
- Minister of State (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 27 Jul 1998 – 8 Jun 2001
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) · HM Treasury 3 May 1997 – 26 Jul 1998
Opposition posts
- Opposition Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 6 Oct 2016 – 9 May 2021
- Shadow Parliamentary Secretary and Chief Whip · HM Official Opposition 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 1995
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 12 May 1994 – 21 Jul 1994
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 1 Jan 1992 – 1 Jan 1994
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1988 – 1 Jan 1992
- Shadow Solicitor General · Attorney General's Office 1 Jan 1985 – 1 Jan 1988
Committee memberships
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission 8 Jun 2021 – 27 Mar 2023
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 17 Oct 2022 – 8 Mar 2023
- Members Estimate Committee 24 May 2021 – 8 Mar 2023
- House of Commons Commission 24 May 2021 – 8 Mar 2023
- Public Accounts Commission 16 Nov 2017 – 8 Mar 2023
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 26 May 2021 – 7 Mar 2023
- Finance Committee (Commons) · Chair 26 May 2021 – 28 Feb 2023
- Finance Committee (Commons) 25 May 2021 – 28 Feb 2023
- Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 24 Nov 2021 – 1 Dec 2021
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority 10 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Public Accounts Commission 4 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Members Estimate Committee 9 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- House of Commons Commission 9 Jul 2015 – 31 Oct 2016
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 10 Sep 2015 – 17 Oct 2016
- Finance Committee (Commons) · Chair 21 Jul 2015 – 17 Oct 2016
- Finance Committee (Commons) 20 Jul 2015 – 17 Oct 2016
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority 23 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) 18 Jul 2011 – 13 Dec 2011
- Administration Committee 12 Jul 2007 – 27 Oct 2008
- Broadcasting 1 Jun 1994 – 1 Jun 1995
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 16 Feb 1984 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Newcastle upon Tyne East · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Newcastle upon Tyne East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Independent 7 Sep 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Labour 9 Jun 1983 – 6 Sep 2022
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Nicholas Brown, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Nicholas Brown?
Mr Nicholas Brown was a Member of Parliament who represented Newcastle upon Tyne East in the House of Commons. See Mr Nicholas Brown's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Nicholas Brown represent?
Mr Nicholas Brown sat as Independent. See Mr Nicholas Brown's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Nicholas Brown represent?
Mr Nicholas Brown was the Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East. See Mr Nicholas Brown's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Nicholas Brown?
Mr Nicholas Brown has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Nicholas Brown's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.