Former Member of Parliament
Mr Peter Robinson
Democratic Unionist Party MP for Belfast East
At a glanceMr Peter Robinson was a Democratic Unionist Party MP for Belfast East.
Early day motions
| 21 Jul 2008 | WELCOME HOME THE HEROES CAMPAIGN | 29 sig. |
| 28 Nov 2005 | GEORGE BEST | 84 sig. |
| 4 Jul 2005 | METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE CLOSURES | 30 sig. |
| 19 Apr 2004 | ACCUMULATED CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL | 15 sig. |
| 18 Dec 2002 | MURDER OF WILLIAM WRIGHT | 9 sig. |
| 9 Dec 2002 | MISSING ARMY RECORDS AND THE ACCUMULATED CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL | 17 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 31 May 1980 – 31 May 2008
Other posts
- First Minister of Northern Ireland 20 Oct 2015 – 11 Jan 2016
- First Minister of Northern Ireland 4 Feb 2010 – 10 Sep 2015
- First Minister of Northern Ireland 5 Jun 2008 – 11 Jan 2010
Committee memberships
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 16 Nov 1994 – 4 May 2004
Previous seats
- Belfast East · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- East Belfast · Elected 4 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Belfast East · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Belfast East 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Democratic Unionist Party 3 May 1979 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Peter Robinson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Peter Robinson?
Mr Peter Robinson was a Member of Parliament who represented Belfast East in the House of Commons. See Mr Peter Robinson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Peter Robinson represent?
Mr Peter Robinson sat as Democratic Unionist Party. See Mr Peter Robinson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Peter Robinson represent?
Mr Peter Robinson was the Member of Parliament for Belfast East. See Mr Peter Robinson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Peter Robinson?
Mr Peter Robinson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Peter Robinson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.