Former Member of Parliament
Michael Foot
Labour MP for Blaenau Gwent
At a glanceMichael Foot was a Labour MP for Blaenau Gwent.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 8 Apr 1976 – 5 May 1979
- Secretary of State for Employment · Department of Employment 5 Mar 1974 – 7 Apr 1976
Opposition posts
- Leader of HM Official Opposition · HM Official Opposition 3 Nov 1980 – 2 Oct 1983
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 5 May 1979 – 4 Nov 1980
- Shadow Minister (Fuel and Power) · Ministry of Power 20 Jul 1971 – 28 Feb 1974
Other posts
- Leader of the Labour Party 3 Nov 1980 – 2 Oct 1983
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Aug 1971 – 31 Jul 1983
- Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 1 Nov 1976 – 10 Nov 1980
Committee memberships
- Privileges 1 Nov 1978 – 14 Jan 1981
Previous seats
- Blaenau Gwent · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- Ebbw Vale · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Ebbw Vale · Elected 4 times 17 Nov 1960 – 28 Feb 1974
- Plymouth, Devonport · Elected 3 times 5 Jul 1945 – 26 May 1955
Elections contested
- Plymouth, Devonport 8 Oct 1959
- Plymouth, Devonport 26 May 1955
- Monmouth 14 Nov 1935
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 Jul 1945 – 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael Foot, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Michael Foot?
Michael Foot was a Member of Parliament who represented Blaenau Gwent in the House of Commons. See Michael Foot's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Michael Foot represent?
Michael Foot sat as Labour. See Michael Foot's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Michael Foot represent?
Michael Foot was the Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent. See Michael Foot's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Michael Foot?
Michael Foot has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Michael Foot's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.