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Stephen Doughty
Stephen Doughty represents the Labour (Co-op) in the House of Commons for Cardiff South and Penarth. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour (Co-op)
ConstituencyCardiff South and Penarth
Current membership from15 November 2012
Parliament member ID4264
Constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth
Explore the constituency's recent election results, previous results and local electoral history on UKDecides.
Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority11,767
Constituency turnout53.6%
Electorate73,060
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Cardiff South and Penarth election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 15 November 2012.
Parliament maintains the authoritative record of previous parliamentary service, offices and appointments. Consult the complete parliamentary profile →
Government, opposition and committee roles
Current parliamentary appointments
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)Jul 2024 – Present
Previous appointments
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development)Sep 2020 – May 2024
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)Apr 2020 – Sep 2020
Shadow Minister (International Development)Apr 2020 – Sep 2020
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)Oct 2015 – Jan 2016
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)Sep 2015 – Oct 2015
Opposition Whip (Commons)Oct 2013 – Sep 2015
Previous committee memberships
Welsh Grand CommitteeJan 2022 – May 2024
Home Affairs CommitteeMar 2020 – May 2020
Home Affairs CommitteeSep 2017 – Nov 2019
International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid ImpactJun 2016 – May 2017
Committees on Arms Export ControlsFeb 2016 – May 2017
International Development CommitteeFeb 2016 – May 2017
Welsh Affairs CommitteeNov 2012 – Mar 2015
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
Official parliamentary records provide details of speeches, questions, committee work and divisions. These records describe parliamentary activity; they should not be used on their own to judge an MP's effectiveness.
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MP in focus
Cardiff South and Penarth
Stephen Doughty is listed by Parliament as a Labour (Co-op) MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, with the current Commons membership beginning 15 November 2012.
Parliamentary record →Cardiff South and Penarth
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 11,767 votes.
Constituency election history →AUTOMATED NEWS SEARCH · LAST 60 DAYS
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Houthi attacks, Russian interference, Reform's asylum plan: Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty joins Nick Ferrari - www.lbc.co.uk →
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Stephen Doughty, in Islamabad today. - Ministry of Foreign Affairs →
UK Minister Stephen Doughty visits Pakistan to deepen bilateral ties - 24 News HD →
Federal Minister for Law & Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar meeting with British Minister of State Stephen Doughty at his office - | Associated Press Of Pakistan →
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar meeting the UK Minister of State for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Stephen Doughty, at the Ministry o - | Associated Press Of Pakistan →
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Contact and official sources
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