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Portrait of Mr Russell Brown

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Russell Brown

Labour MP for Dumfries and Galloway

At a glanceMr Russell Brown was a Labour MP for Dumfries and Galloway.

Early day motions14 tabled
16 Jul 2010 DESIGNATED DRIVERS 12 sig.
7 Jul 2010 FUTURE OF DAIRY FARMING 24 sig.
18 Jan 2010 PRESCRIPTION CHARGES IN SCOTLAND (No. 2) 26 sig.
16 Jul 2009 CRICKET IN SCOTLAND 16 sig.
1 Apr 2009 PRESCRIPTION CHARGES (No. 2) 36 sig.
24 Mar 2009 RECOGNITION FOR BRITISH HEROES OF THE HOLOCAUST 138 sig.
Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Scotland) · Scotland Office 7 Oct 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Shadow Minister (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 18 Mar 2013 – 7 Oct 2013
  • Shadow Minister (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011

Committee memberships

  • International Development Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 2 Nov 2010
  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 12 Dec 2001 – 6 May 2010
  • Conventions (Joint Committee) 17 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
  • Regulatory Reform 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
  • Standards and Privileges 16 Jul 2001 – 17 Nov 2003
  • Scottish Affairs Committee 29 Nov 1999 – 11 May 2001
  • European Scrutiny Committee 17 Nov 1998 – 10 Dec 1998

Previous seats

  • Dumfries and Galloway · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Dumfries · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005

Elections contested

  • Dumfries and Galloway 7 May 2015

Party affiliation

  • Labour 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£106,614 · 2015/16
Winding Up£87,227
Staffing£13,092
Office Costs£3,726

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Russell Brown, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Russell Brown?

Mr Russell Brown was a Member of Parliament who represented Dumfries and Galloway in the House of Commons. See Mr Russell Brown's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Russell Brown represent?

Mr Russell Brown sat as Labour. See Mr Russell Brown's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Russell Brown represent?

Mr Russell Brown was the Member of Parliament for Dumfries and Galloway. See Mr Russell Brown's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Russell Brown?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.