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Portrait of Lord Patel of Bradford

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Patel of Bradford

Non-affiliated

At a glanceLord Patel of Bradford is a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast809
Voted Content583
Voted Not Content226

Lords divisions Lord Patel of Bradford 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 Patel of Bradford's full title is The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE. His name is Kamlesh Kumar Patel, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Non-affiliated Party since 20 Mar 2018
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
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Not Content
24 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
11 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
11 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
11 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
11 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
11 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
5 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
5 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
5 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
3 Nov 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Not Content
15 Oct 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Not Content
14 Oct 2025 Renters’ Rights Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career5 past posts

Government posts

  • Lords in Waiting (HM Household) · HM Household 5 Oct 2008 – 10 Jun 2009

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 8 Oct 2010 – 5 Sep 2011

Committee memberships

  • Mental Capacity Act 2005 Committee 16 May 2013 – 25 Feb 2014

Party affiliation

  • Labour 19 Feb 2008 – 19 Mar 2018
  • Crossbench 8 Jun 2006 – 18 Feb 2008

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Patel of Bradford, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Patel of Bradford?

Lord Patel of Bradford is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Patel of Bradford's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Patel of Bradford represent?

Lord Patel of Bradford sits as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Patel of Bradford's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Patel of Bradford sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Patel of Bradford has served in the House of Lords for 20 years, 1 month. See Lord Patel of Bradford's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Patel of Bradford?

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

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