Former Member of Parliament
Peter Shore
Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney
At a glancePeter Shore was a Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney.
Early day motions
| 17 Jun 1996 | BANGLADESH ELECTIONS ON JUNE 12th 1996 | 54 sig. |
| 13 Feb 1996 | BANGLADESH ELECTIONS | 50 sig. |
| 23 Jan 1995 | FAIR RENTS LEGISLATION AND THE CROWN ESTATES | 85 sig. |
| 21 Nov 1994 | RACIAL VIOLENCE AND THE CASE OF MUKTAR AHMED | 76 sig. |
| 17 Feb 1994 | GROWTH OF RACISM IN TOWER HAMLETS | 87 sig. |
| 26 Jan 1994 | DOUBLE SUMMER TIME | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Environment · Department for the Environment 8 Apr 1976 – 4 May 1979
- Secretary of State for Trade · Department of Trade 4 Mar 1974 – 8 Apr 1976
- Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · No Department 6 Oct 1969 – 19 Jun 1970
- Secretary of State for Economic Affairs · Department of Economic Affairs 29 Aug 1967 – 8 Oct 1969
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Economic Affairs) · Department of Economic Affairs 7 Jan 1967 – 29 Aug 1967
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Technology) · Ministry of Technology 6 Apr 1966 – 7 Jan 1967
Opposition posts
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 1 Jul 1984 – 11 Jun 1987
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 10 Jun 1983 – 1 Jul 1984
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 10 Dec 1980 – 10 Nov 1983
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 4 May 1979 – 10 Dec 1980
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 20 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Committee memberships
- Foreign Affairs Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 21 Mar 1997
- Privileges 18 Nov 1993 – 17 Oct 1996
- Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
- Privileges 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Bethnal Green and Stepney · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Stepney and Poplar · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Stepney · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Halifax 8 Oct 1959
- St Ives 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peter Shore, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Peter Shore?
Peter Shore was a Member of Parliament who represented Bethnal Green and Stepney in the House of Commons. See Peter Shore's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Peter Shore represent?
Peter Shore sat as Labour. See Peter Shore's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Peter Shore represent?
Peter Shore was the Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney. See Peter Shore's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Peter Shore?
Peter Shore has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Peter Shore's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.