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Portrait of Mr Robin Cook

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Robin Cook

Labour MP for Livingston

At a glanceMr Robin Cook was a Labour MP for Livingston.

Early day motions2 tabled
Full parliamentary career16 past posts

Government posts

  • Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 8 Jun 2001 – 17 Mar 2003
  • Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2 May 1997 – 8 Jun 2001

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 22 Jun 1994 – 1 May 1997
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry · Department of Trade and Industry 10 Apr 1992 – 22 Jun 1994
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Security · Department of Health and Social Security 12 Jun 1987 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1986 – 11 Jun 1987
  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (Europe) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 9 Jun 1983 – 1 Jan 1984
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Nov 1980 – 9 Jun 1983

Other posts

  • Party Chair, Labour Party 1 Aug 1996 – 31 Jul 1997

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Livingston · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 Aug 2005
  • Livingston · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • Livingston · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Edinburgh Central · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Edinburgh North 18 Jun 1970

Party affiliation

  • Labour 28 Feb 1974 – 6 Aug 2005

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Robin Cook, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Robin Cook?

Mr Robin Cook was a Member of Parliament who represented Livingston in the House of Commons. See Mr Robin Cook's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Robin Cook represent?

Mr Robin Cook sat as Labour. See Mr Robin Cook's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Robin Cook represent?

Mr Robin Cook was the Member of Parliament for Livingston. See Mr Robin Cook's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Robin Cook?

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

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