Former Member of Parliament
Paul Flynn
Labour MP for Newport West
At a glancePaul Flynn was a Labour MP for Newport West.
Early day motions
| 15 Jan 2018 | RE-LEGALISATION OF CANNABIS IN 29 AMERICAN STATES | 5 sig. |
| 20 Dec 2017 | CONDUCT OF DAVID CAMERON | 11 sig. |
| 23 Nov 2017 | HINKLEY POINT C | 19 sig. |
| 11 Oct 2017 | RE-LEGALISING MEDICINAL CANNABIS | 19 sig. |
| 17 Jul 2017 | HINKLEY POINT COSTS | 15 sig. |
| 28 Jun 2017 | ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT | 27 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 3 Jul 2016 – 7 Oct 2016
- Shadow Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 3 Jul 2016 – 6 Oct 2016
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1988 – 1 Jun 1989
Committee memberships
- Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 17 Feb 2019
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 17 Feb 2019
- Welsh Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 17 Feb 2019
- Welsh Affairs Committee 21 Nov 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Petitions Committee 20 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Home Affairs Committee 4 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Political and Constitutional Reform Committee 12 Dec 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
- Public Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Environmental Audit Committee 20 Oct 2003 – 12 Jul 2005
- Welsh Affairs Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 8 Dec 1997
- Transport Committee 26 Oct 1992 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Newport West · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 17 Feb 2019
- Newport West · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Newport West · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Denbigh 10 Oct 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 17 Feb 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Flynn, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Paul Flynn?
Paul Flynn was a Member of Parliament who represented Newport West in the House of Commons. See Paul Flynn's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Paul Flynn represent?
Paul Flynn sat as Labour. See Paul Flynn's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Paul Flynn represent?
Paul Flynn was the Member of Parliament for Newport West. See Paul Flynn's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Paul Flynn?
Paul Flynn has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Paul Flynn's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.