Hilary Benn — Government Posts
Labour MP for Leeds South
Every ministerial, shadow cabinet and parliamentary post held by Hilary Benn throughout their parliamentary career, with dates served.
6
Posts held
1
Currently holding
11y 1m
Total time in post
Currently serving
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Office
From Jul 2024 — 2y 2m in post
Previous posts
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Secretary of State for International Development
Department for International Development
Minister of State (Department for International Development)
Department for International Development
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (Minister for Prisons and Probation)
Home Office
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Development)
Department for International Development
About government posts
Government posts include cabinet and junior ministerial roles (when the MP's party is in government) as well as shadow cabinet positions (when the party is in opposition). Parliamentary posts include Select Committee chairs, Deputy Speaker roles and other elected positions within the House.
For Hilary Benn's full profile including voting record, expenses, financial interests and activity score, see the report card.