Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Gale

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Gale is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast2,553

Voted Content1,045

Voted Not Content1,508

Lords divisions Baroness Gale 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

Baroness Gale's full title is The Baroness Gale. Her name is Anita Gale, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles1 held

Labour Party since 4 Aug 1999

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
21 Jul 2026	Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July	Not Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	Not Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	Not Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	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
22 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
22 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
24 Mar 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
24 Mar 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
24 Mar 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
24 Mar 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
18 Mar 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Equalities and Women's Issues) · Government Equalities Office 9 Jan 2017 – 15 Apr 2020
Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 8 Oct 2010 – 1 Oct 2013

Committee memberships

Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 17 Sep 2020 – 31 Jan 2023
Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art 25 Jan 2017 – 23 Oct 2019
Select Committee on Charities 25 May 2016 – 26 Mar 2017
Works of Art Committee (Lords) 16 May 2013 – 31 Aug 2016
Refreshment Committee (Lords) 20 Jun 2012 – 12 Jun 2013
Works of Art Committee (Lords) 25 Nov 2009 – 15 May 2012
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 8 Dec 2003 – 30 Oct 2007
Information Committee (Lords) 25 Nov 2002 – 18 Nov 2004

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Gale, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Gale?

Baroness Gale is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Gale's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Gale represent?

Baroness Gale sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Gale's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Gale sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Gale has served in the House of Lords for 26 years, 11 months. See Baroness Gale's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Gale?

Baroness Gale has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Gale's official Parliament profile.

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