Member of the House of Lords
Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Labour
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)·Deputy Speaker (Lords)·Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
At a glanceLord Kennedy of Southwark is a Labour member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords).
Lords divisions Lord Kennedy of Southwark 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
- Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords) Government post · HM Household since 10 Jul 2024
- Deputy Speaker (Lords) Other post since 16 Apr 2024
- Procedure and Privileges Committee Committee since 10 Jun 2021
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 10 Jun 2021
- Committee of Selection (Lords) Committee since 10 Jun 2021
- Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence Committee since 24 Jan 2018
- Labour Party since 21 Jun 2010
Voting record
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 1 Jun 2021 – 5 Jul 2024
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 21 Feb 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
- Shadow Spokesperson (Housing) · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 19 Sep 2021 – 3 Dec 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 19 Sep 2021 – 3 Dec 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 8 Jan 2018 – 18 Sep 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Housing) · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 8 Jan 2018 – 18 Sep 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 18 May 2021 – 31 May 2021
- Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 18 Sep 2015 – 31 May 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 18 Sep 2015 – 17 May 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 18 Sep 2015 – 8 Jan 2018
- Shadow Spokesperson (Housing) · Department for Communities and Local Government 18 Sep 2015 – 8 Jan 2018
- Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 17 Oct 2011 – 6 Sep 2012
Committee memberships
- Conduct Committee 7 May 2024 – 30 May 2024
- Finance Committee (Lords) 8 Nov 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Refreshment Committee (Lords) 16 May 2013 – 31 Aug 2016
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 15 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Kennedy of Southwark, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Kennedy of Southwark?
Lord Kennedy of Southwark is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Kennedy of Southwark's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Kennedy of Southwark represent?
Lord Kennedy of Southwark sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Kennedy of Southwark's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Kennedy of Southwark sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Kennedy of Southwark has served in the House of Lords for 16 years, 1 month. See Lord Kennedy of Southwark's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Kennedy of Southwark?
Lord Kennedy of Southwark has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Kennedy of Southwark's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.