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Portrait of Baroness Sherlock

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Sherlock

Labour

Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

At a glanceBaroness Sherlock is a Labour member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions).

Votes cast1,503
Voted Content1,066
Voted Not Content437

Lords divisions Baroness Sherlock 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 Sherlock's full title is The Baroness Sherlock OBE. Her name is Maeve Christina Mary Sherlock, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
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
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing 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
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes 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

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career5 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 9 Jul 2024 – 16 Dec 2024

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 8 Oct 2013 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 18 May 2021 – 10 May 2022
  • Opposition Senior Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 27 May 2015 – 15 Apr 2020
  • Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 18 Mar 2013 – 27 May 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Baroness Sherlock?

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

Which party does Baroness Sherlock represent?

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

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

Baroness Sherlock has served in the House of Lords for 16 years, 1 month. See Baroness Sherlock's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Sherlock?

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

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