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Portrait of Mr John Smith

Former Member of Parliament

Mr John Smith

Labour MP for Monklands East

At a glanceMr John Smith was a Labour MP for Monklands East.

Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Trade · Department of Trade 11 Nov 1978 – 3 May 1979
  • Minister of State (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 23 Jan 1976 – 8 Apr 1978
  • Minister of State (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 4 Dec 1975 – 13 Apr 1976
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 18 Oct 1974 – 3 Dec 1975

Opposition posts

  • Leader of HM Official Opposition · HM Official Opposition 18 Jul 1992 – 12 May 1994
  • Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 12 Jun 1987 – 18 Jul 1992
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Nov 1984 – 12 Jun 1987
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 10 Jun 1983 – 1 Nov 1984
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jan 1982 – 10 Jun 1983
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 5 May 1979 – 1 Jan 1982

Other posts

  • Leader of the Labour Party 18 Jul 1992 – 12 May 1994

Previous seats

  • Monklands East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 12 May 1994
  • North Lanarkshire · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • North Lanarkshire · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • East Fife 15 Oct 1964
  • East Fife 8 Nov 1961

Party affiliation

  • Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 12 May 1994

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr John Smith, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr John Smith?

Mr John Smith was a Member of Parliament who represented Monklands East in the House of Commons. See Mr John Smith's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr John Smith represent?

Mr John Smith sat as Labour. See Mr John Smith's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr John Smith represent?

Mr John Smith was the Member of Parliament for Monklands East. See Mr John Smith's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr John Smith?

Mr John Smith has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr John Smith's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.