Former Member of Parliament
Mr John Denham
Labour MP for Southampton, Itchen
At a glanceMr John Denham was a Labour MP for Southampton, Itchen.
Early day motions
| 17 Feb 1997 | SOUTH WEST TRAINS | 39 sig. |
| 25 Apr 1996 | CLOSURE OF STC SUBMARINE CABLE FACTORY, SOUTHAMPTON | 27 sig. |
| 15 Jun 1995 | REDUNDANCIES AT STC, SOUTHAMPTON, AND ALCATEL SA | 26 sig. |
| 23 May 1995 | NATIONAL LOBBY AGAINST JOBSEEKERS BILL | 96 sig. |
| 18 May 1995 | MOTORCYCLES AND EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTIVES | 117 sig. |
| 27 Apr 1995 | CONDUCT OF THE RT HON MEMBER FOR YEOVIL AND SOUTHAMPTON | 15 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government · Department for Communities and Local Government 6 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills · Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills 28 Jun 2007 – 5 Jun 2009
- Minister (Home Office) (Police and Crime Reduction) · Home Office 11 Jun 2001 – 18 Mar 2003
- Minister of State (Department of Health) · Department of Health 30 Dec 1998 – 7 Jun 2001
- Minister of State (Department of Social Security) · Department of Social Security 1 Jun 1998 – 30 Dec 1998
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) · Department of Social Security 1 May 1997 – 1 Jun 1998
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
- Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government · Department for Communities and Local Government 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 11 Jul 2005 – 25 Jul 2007
- Home Affairs Committee · Chair 15 Jul 2003 – 25 Jul 2007
- Home Affairs Committee 14 Jul 2003 – 28 Jun 2007
Previous seats
- Southampton, Itchen · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Southampton, Itchen · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Southampton, Itchen · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Southampton, Itchen 11 Jun 1987
- Southampton, Itchen 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Labour 9 Apr 1992 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr John Denham, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr John Denham?
Mr John Denham was a Member of Parliament who represented Southampton, Itchen in the House of Commons. See Mr John Denham's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr John Denham represent?
Mr John Denham sat as Labour. See Mr John Denham's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr John Denham represent?
Mr John Denham was the Member of Parliament for Southampton, Itchen. See Mr John Denham's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr John Denham?
Mr John Denham has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr John Denham's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.