Member of the House of Lords
Baroness Smith of Basildon
Labour
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
At a glanceBaroness Smith of Basildon is a Labour member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal.
Lords divisions Baroness Smith of Basildon 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
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee since 22 Jul 2024
- Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal Government post · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords since 5 Jul 2024
- House of Lords Commission Committee since 1 Sep 2016
- Procedure and Privileges Committee Committee since 8 Jun 2015
- Committee of Selection (Lords) Committee since 28 May 2015
- Labour Party since 1 May 1997
Voting record
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Third Sector) · Cabinet Office 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Planning) · Department for Communities and Local Government 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 14 Oct 2002 – 5 May 2006
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 12 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2002
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 27 Oct 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
- Shadow Spokesperson (Devolved Issues) · HM Official Opposition 21 Feb 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
- Shadow Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 27 May 2015 – 5 Jul 2024
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 22 Feb 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 21 Feb 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office, Constitutional and Devolved issues) · Cabinet Office 15 Apr 2020 – 20 Feb 2023
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 24 Jan 2018 – 20 Feb 2023
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 4 Jun 2018 – 5 Apr 2020
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 6 Sep 2012 – 27 May 2015
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 6 Sep 2012 – 27 May 2015
- Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 8 Oct 2010 – 18 Mar 2013
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 17 Oct 2011 – 6 Sep 2012
Committee memberships
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 17 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 8 Jun 2015 – 9 May 2019
- Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) 20 Jul 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
- House Committee (Lords) 8 Jun 2015 – 14 Dec 2015
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 8 Jun 2015 – 14 Dec 2015
Previous seats
- Basildon · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- South Basildon and East Thurrock 6 May 2010
- Southend West 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baroness Smith of Basildon, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baroness Smith of Basildon?
Baroness Smith of Basildon is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Smith of Basildon's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Baroness Smith of Basildon represent?
Baroness Smith of Basildon sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Smith of Basildon's official Parliament profile.
How long has Baroness Smith of Basildon sat in the House of Lords?
Baroness Smith of Basildon has served in the House of Lords for 16 years. See Baroness Smith of Basildon's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baroness Smith of Basildon?
Baroness Smith of Basildon has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Smith of Basildon's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.