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Portrait of Lord Smith of Finsbury

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Smith of Finsbury

Labour

At a glanceLord Smith of Finsbury is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast928
Voted Content639
Voted Not Content289

Lords divisions Lord Smith of Finsbury has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Smith of Finsbury's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Smith of Finsbury. His name is Christopher Robert Smith, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 13 Jul 2024
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
22 Jul 2026 Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Not Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career11 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 22 Jul 1997 – 8 Jun 2001
  • Secretary of State for National Heritage · Department of National Heritage 3 May 1997 – 22 Jul 1997

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 1996
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1994 – 1 Jul 1995
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 11 Apr 1992 – 1 Jul 1994

Previous seats

  • Islington South and Finsbury · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • Islington South and Finsbury · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Epsom and Ewell 3 May 1979

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 14 Jul 2008 – 12 Jul 2024
  • Labour 9 Jun 1983 – 13 Jul 2008

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Smith of Finsbury, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Smith of Finsbury?

Lord Smith of Finsbury is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Smith of Finsbury's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Smith of Finsbury represent?

Lord Smith of Finsbury sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Smith of Finsbury's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Smith of Finsbury sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Smith of Finsbury has served in the House of Lords for 21 years, 1 month. See Lord Smith of Finsbury's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Smith of Finsbury?

Lord Smith of Finsbury has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Smith of Finsbury's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.