Clare Short

Independent Labour - Former Member for Birmingham, Ladywood

First elected: 9th June 1983

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


Clare Short is not an officer of any APPGs Clare Short is not a member of any APPGs
Secretary of State for International Development
3rd May 1997 - 12th May 2003
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jul 1988 - 1st Jul 1998
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Jul 1996 - 1st May 1997
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Jul 1995 - 1st Jul 1996
Home Affairs Committee
9th Jun 1983 - 18th Apr 1985


Division Voting information

Clare Short has voted in 134 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

4 Jul 2006 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Clare Short voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 273 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 279
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All Debates

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Legislation Debates
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Latest EDMs signed by Clare Short

Clare Short has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

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

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Clare Short has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Clare Short has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Clare Short has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Clare Short has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Clare Short has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament