Former member of the House of Lords
Baroness Lestor of Eccles
Labour
At a glanceBaroness Lestor of Eccles was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) · Department of Education and Science 12 Jun 1975 – 21 Feb 1976
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 8 Mar 1974 – 12 Jun 1975
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) · Department of Education and Science 13 Oct 1969 – 19 Jun 1970
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 1994 – 1 Jul 1996
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1987 – 1 Jul 1997
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1967 – 1 Jul 1982
- Party Chair, Labour Party 1 Jul 1977 – 1 Jul 1978
Previous seats
- Eccles · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
- Eton and Slough · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Eton and Slough · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Slough 9 Jun 1983
- Lewisham West 15 Oct 1964
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 27 Mar 1998
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baroness Lestor of Eccles, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baroness Lestor of Eccles?
Baroness Lestor of Eccles was a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Lestor of Eccles's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Baroness Lestor of Eccles represent?
Baroness Lestor of Eccles sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Lestor of Eccles's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baroness Lestor of Eccles?
Baroness Lestor of Eccles has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Lestor of Eccles's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.