Graham Allen held shadow ministerial posts from 1991 to 1997 in Social Security, Constitutional Affairs, Media and Broadcasting, Transport and Environment. He was a Government whip from 1997 to 2001 and in February 2006 was Chair of the All-party Camping and Traveller Management Group and Vice-President of the All-party Cricket Club Group. He is also Chair of Nottingham’s regeneration board.
His particular interests are in economic policy and democratic renewal, and he is especially interested in the USA, Russia and China. He has been described as “One of the most original constitutional thinkers in the Commons.” ( Andrew Marr)