Kate Dearden — Government Posts
Labour (Co-op) MP for Halifax
Every ministerial, shadow cabinet and parliamentary post held by Kate Dearden throughout their parliamentary career, with dates served.
2
Posts held
1
Currently holding
2y 1m
Total time in post
Currently serving
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Department for Business and Trade
From Sept 2025 — 11 months in post
Previous posts
Assistant Whip
Whips Office (Commons)
Jul 2024 – Sept 2025
1y 2m
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 Kate Dearden's full profile including voting record, expenses, financial interests and activity score, see the report card.
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