Lord Blunkett Portrait

Lord Blunkett

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 28th September 2015


Justice and Home Affairs Committee
14th Apr 2021 - 31st Jan 2024
Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee
29th Jun 2017 - 28th Mar 2018
Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate)
13th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
6th May 2005 - 2nd Nov 2005
Home Secretary
8th Jun 2001 - 15th Dec 2004
Secretary of State for Education and Employment
1st May 1997 - 8th Jun 2001
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Aug 1983 - 31st Jul 1998
Shadow Secretary of State (Education and Employment)
5th Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997
Shadow Secretary of State for Education
22nd Jul 1994 - 5th Jul 1995
Party Chair, Labour Party
1st Aug 1993 - 31st Jul 1994
Shadow Secretary of State for Health
1st Jul 1992 - 22nd Jul 1994
Opposition Spokesperson (Local Government and Poll Tax)
1st Jun 1988 - 1st Jul 1992


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Blunkett has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
Lord Blunkett has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Blunkett, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


1 Bill introduced by Lord Blunkett


First reading took place on 8 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2016-2017 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for Members of the House of Lords to vote at elections to the House of Commons.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading : House Of Lords
Wednesday 8th June 2016

Lord Blunkett has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Blunkett has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament