Former Member of Parliament
Mr Shaun Woodward
Labour MP for St Helens South and Whiston
At a glanceMr Shaun Woodward was a Labour MP for St Helens South and Whiston.
Early day motions
| 20 May 1998 | SIERRA LEONE INQUIRY | 34 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Creative Industries & Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 12 May 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 7 Jun 2001 – 12 Jul 2005
- European Scrutiny Committee 17 Nov 1998 – 26 Jul 1999
- Foreign Affairs Committee 25 Jan 1999 – 5 Jul 1999
Previous seats
- St Helens South and Whiston · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- St. Helens South · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
- Witney · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Labour 18 Dec 1999 – 30 Mar 2015
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 18 Dec 1999
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Shaun Woodward, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Shaun Woodward?
Mr Shaun Woodward was a Member of Parliament who represented St Helens South and Whiston in the House of Commons. See Mr Shaun Woodward's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Shaun Woodward represent?
Mr Shaun Woodward sat as Labour. See Mr Shaun Woodward's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Shaun Woodward represent?
Mr Shaun Woodward was the Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston. See Mr Shaun Woodward's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Shaun Woodward?
Mr Shaun Woodward has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Shaun Woodward's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.