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Portrait of Lord Houghton of Sowerby

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Houghton of Sowerby

Labour

At a glanceLord Houghton of Sowerby was a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Full parliamentary career1 past post

Party affiliation

  • Labour 10 Jul 1974 – 2 May 1996

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Houghton of Sowerby, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Houghton of Sowerby?

Lord Houghton of Sowerby was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Houghton of Sowerby's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Houghton of Sowerby represent?

Lord Houghton of Sowerby sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Houghton of Sowerby's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Houghton of Sowerby?

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

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