Member of the House of Lords
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede
Non-affiliated
Senior Deputy Speaker
At a glanceLord Ponsonby of Shulbrede is a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Senior Deputy Speaker.
Lords divisions Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission Committee since 18 May 2026
- House of Lords Commission Committee since 14 May 2026
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee since 14 May 2026
- Liaison Committee (Lords) Committee · Chair since 13 May 2026
- Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords) Committee · Chair since 13 May 2026
- Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords) Committee · Chair since 13 May 2026
- Procedure and Privileges Committee Committee · Chair since 13 May 2026
- Committee of Selection (Lords) Committee · Chair since 13 May 2026
- Senior Deputy Speaker Other post since 13 May 2026
- Non-affiliated Party since 29 Apr 2026
Voting record
| 28 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Not Content |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Not Content |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) · HM Household 9 Jul 2024 – 6 Sep 2025
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 9 Jul 2024 – 6 Sep 2025
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 18 May 2021 – 5 Jul 2024
- Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 15 Apr 2020 – 5 Jul 2024
Other posts
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) 3 Mar 2026 – 29 Apr 2026
Committee memberships
- Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee 27 Jan 2026 – 29 Apr 2026
- Malvern Hills Bill [HL] Committee 15 Oct 2025 – 22 Apr 2026
- Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 18 Nov 2024 – 3 Feb 2025
- Ecclesiastical Committee 9 Mar 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Arbitration Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 27 Mar 2024
- Charities Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jul 2021 – 18 Nov 2021
- Draft Domestic Abuse Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Mar 2019 – 14 Jun 2019
- Constitution Committee 28 Jun 2001 – 7 Nov 2002
- Science and Technology Committee 8 Dec 1998 – 11 Nov 1999
Party affiliation
- Labour 10 Jun 1991 – 28 Apr 2026
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede?
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede represent?
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede sits as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede has served in the House of Lords for 26 years, 3 months. See Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede?
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.