Ian Mearns
Ian Mearns | |
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Official portrait, 2020 | |
| Chair of the Backbench Business Committee | |
| In office 18 June 2015 – 30 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Natascha Engel |
| Succeeded by | Bob Blackman |
| Member of Parliament for Gateshead | |
| In office 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 April 1957 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Campaign Group |
| Website | Official website |
James Ian Mearns (born 21 April 1957) is a British Labour Party politician. He served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gateshead from 2010 to 2024. He was a member of and latterly Chair of the Socialist Campaign Group parliamentary caucus.