Former Member of Parliament
James Callaghan
Labour MP for Heywood and Middleton
At a glanceJames Callaghan was a Labour MP for Heywood and Middleton.
Early day motions
| 4 Feb 1992 | MR DAVID PLOWRIGHT AND GRANADA TELEVISION | 46 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Transport Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 21 Mar 1997
- Procedure Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 13 May 1985
- Court of Referees 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Heywood and Middleton · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Middleton and Prestwich · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Labour 28 Feb 1974 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Callaghan, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is James Callaghan?
James Callaghan was a Member of Parliament who represented Heywood and Middleton in the House of Commons. See James Callaghan's official Parliament profile.
Which party did James Callaghan represent?
James Callaghan sat as Labour. See James Callaghan's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did James Callaghan represent?
James Callaghan was the Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton. See James Callaghan's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for James Callaghan?
James Callaghan has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See James Callaghan's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.