Former Member of Parliament
Mr Jim Murphy
Labour MP for East Renfrewshire
At a glanceMr Jim Murphy was a Labour MP for East Renfrewshire.
Early day motions
| 10 Apr 2014 | MIGRANT WORKERS IN QATAR | 31 sig. |
| 8 Feb 2000 | FUTURE OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL | 18 sig. |
| 10 Nov 1999 | FOOTBALL HOOLIGANISM AND SCOTLAND-ENGLAND MATCH | 1 sig. |
| 23 Jun 1998 | GRAMPIAN POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO SNP COUNCILLOR FRAUD | 3 sig. |
| 18 May 1998 | ARTHURLIE'S SCOTTISH CUP SUCCESS | 8 sig. |
| 30 Mar 1998 | RACIAL EQUALITY IN THE ARMED FORCES | 47 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 3 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Europe) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 28 Jun 2007 – 3 Oct 2008
- Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (Work) · Department for Work and Pensions 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 13 Jun 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 29 May 2002 – 13 Jun 2003
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 7 Oct 2013 – 2 Nov 2014
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2013
- Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 29 Nov 1999 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- East Renfrewshire · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Eastwood · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
Elections contested
- East Renfrewshire 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Jim Murphy, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Jim Murphy?
Mr Jim Murphy was a Member of Parliament who represented East Renfrewshire in the House of Commons. See Mr Jim Murphy's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Jim Murphy represent?
Mr Jim Murphy sat as Labour. See Mr Jim Murphy's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Jim Murphy represent?
Mr Jim Murphy was the Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire. See Mr Jim Murphy's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Jim Murphy?
Mr Jim Murphy has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Jim Murphy's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.