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Portrait of The Lord Bishop of Manchester

Member of the House of Lords

The Lord Bishop of Manchester

Bishops

Convenor of the Lords Spiritual

At a glanceThe Lord Bishop of Manchester is a Bishops member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Convenor of the Lords Spiritual.

Votes cast184
Voted Content152
Voted Not Content32

Lords divisions The Lord Bishop of Manchester 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 Manchester's full title is The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Manchester. His name is David Stuart Walker, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
  • Convenor of the Lords Spiritual Other post since 31 May 2025
  • Bishops Party since 28 Jul 2020
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Not Content
24 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
16 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
11 Mar 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
11 Mar 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
11 Mar 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
10 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
10 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
10 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
24 Feb 2026 Tobacco and Vapes Bill Not Content
3 Feb 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
28 Jan 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
21 Jan 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content

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Frequently asked questions

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

Who is The Lord Bishop of Manchester?

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

Which party does The Lord Bishop of Manchester represent?

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

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

The Lord Bishop of Manchester has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 11 months. See The Lord Bishop of Manchester's official Parliament profile.

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

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

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