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Portrait of The Lord Bishop of Southwark

Member of the House of Lords

The Lord Bishop of Southwark

Bishops

At a glanceThe Lord Bishop of Southwark is a Bishops member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast86
Voted Content65
Voted Not Content21

Lords divisions The Lord Bishop 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.

Biographyfrom Parliament
The Lord Bishop of Southwark's full title is The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Southwark. His name is Christopher Thomas James Chessun, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Bishops Party since 11 Nov 2014
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
11 Jun 2025 Armed Forces Commissioner Bill Not Content
11 Jun 2025 Holocaust Memorial Bill Content
2 Jun 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] Content
11 Sep 2024 Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 Content
11 Sep 2024 Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 Content

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Lord Bishop of Southwark, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is The Lord Bishop of Southwark?

The Lord Bishop of Southwark is a member of the House of Lords. See The Lord Bishop of Southwark's official Parliament profile.

Which party does The Lord Bishop of Southwark represent?

The Lord Bishop of Southwark sits as Bishops in the House of Lords. See The Lord Bishop of Southwark's official Parliament profile.

How long has The Lord Bishop of Southwark sat in the House of Lords?

The Lord Bishop of Southwark has served in the House of Lords for 11 years, 8 months. See The Lord Bishop of Southwark's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for The Lord Bishop of Southwark?

The Lord Bishop of Southwark has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See The Lord Bishop of Southwark's official Parliament profile.

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