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Dan Jarvis

Dan Jarvis represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Barnsley North. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.

PartyLabour
ConstituencyBarnsley North
Current membership from3 March 2011
Parliament member ID4243

Constituency: Barnsley North

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Latest general election result

Election date4 July 2024
Majority7,811
Constituency turnout47.1%
Electorate78,274

For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Barnsley North election history.

Parliamentary career

The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 3 March 2011.

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Government, opposition and committee roles

Current parliamentary appointments

Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)Jul 2026 – Present

Previous appointments

Secretary of State for DefenceJun 2026 – Jul 2026
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)Sep 2025 – Jun 2026
Minister of State (Home Office)Jul 2024 – Jun 2026
Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Security)Sep 2023 – May 2024
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)Jun 2015 – Sep 2015
Shadow Minister (Justice)Oct 2013 – Jun 2015
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport)Oct 2011 – Oct 2013

Previous committee memberships

National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)Oct 2017 – Nov 2019
Business, Innovation and Skills CommitteeMar 2011 – Oct 2011

Appointments and committee dates are supplied by UK Parliament. Records may not include every informal or parliamentary private secretary role. See the official career record →

Parliamentary activity and voting

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UKDECIDES · CURATED REPORTING

Selected recent reporting

2 October 2026 · Home Office

Jarvis proposes stricter controls on dangerous chemical precursors

Security minister Dan Jarvis announced proposals to regulate materials that can be used to produce dangerous toxins, following recommendations from the Southport Inquiry.

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25 September 2026 · Cabinet Office / Ministry of Defence

Jarvis plans industry briefings on Russian security threats

Security minister Dan Jarvis was due to chair private briefings for critical infrastructure organisations on threats associated with Russian activities and hybrid attacks.

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21 August 2026 · Home Office

Jarvis marks national day for terrorism victims and survivors

Dan Jarvis joined commemorations for the first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, established following campaigning by survivors and bereaved families.

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5 July 2026 · The Guardian

Jarvis urges a credible path to higher defence spending

While serving as defence secretary, Dan Jarvis called on incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to set out a credible funding path towards Nato's higher defence spending target.

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15 June 2026 · The Guardian

Jarvis questioned over seizure of suspected Russian oil tanker

Dan Jarvis told MPs that a suspected Russian shadow-fleet tanker had been monitored for several days before its seizure, rejecting suggestions that its timing was linked to a ministerial resignation.

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RECENT COVERAGE · EXTERNAL HEADLINES

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Parliamentary service

Barnsley North

Dan Jarvis is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Barnsley North, with the current Commons membership beginning 3 March 2011.

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Contact and official sources

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