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Portrait of Baroness Hughes of Stretford

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Hughes of Stretford

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Hughes of Stretford is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast570
Voted Content391
Voted Not Content179

Lords divisions Baroness Hughes of Stretford 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 Hughes of Stretford's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hughes of Stretford. Her name is Beverley June Hughes, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
28 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
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Children and Youth Justice) (and Minister for the North West) · Department for Children, Schools and Families 28 Jun 2007 – 5 Jun 2009
  • Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Children, Young People and Families) · Department for Education and Skills 10 May 2005 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Citizenship, Immigration and Counter-Terrorism) · Home Office 29 May 2002 – 1 Apr 2004
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 11 Jun 2001 – 28 May 2002
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) · Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 29 Jul 1999 – 7 Jun 2001

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 13 Oct 2010 – 1 Jul 2014

Committee memberships

  • Preterm Birth Committee 14 Feb 2024 – 14 Nov 2024
  • EU Justice Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
  • Home Affairs Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 9 Nov 1998

Previous seats

  • Stretford and Urmston · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Hughes of Stretford, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Hughes of Stretford?

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

Which party does Baroness Hughes of Stretford represent?

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

How long has Baroness Hughes of Stretford sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Hughes of Stretford has served in the House of Lords for 16 years. See Baroness Hughes of Stretford's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Hughes of Stretford?

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

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