Member of the House of Lords

Lord Shamash

Labour

At a glanceLord Shamash is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast252

Voted Content28

Voted Not Content224

Lords divisions Lord Shamash 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

Lord Shamash's full title is The Lord Shamash. His name is Gerald David Shamash, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles1 held

Labour Party since 6 Mar 2024

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

22 Jul 2026	Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026	Not Content
21 Jul 2026	Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July	Not Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	Not Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	Not Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events 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
13 Jul 2026	Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]	Not Content
30 Jun 2026	National Security (State Threats) 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	Not Content
16 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
16 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career2 past posts

Committee memberships

UK Engagement with Space Committee 30 Jan 2025 – 20 Oct 2025
Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 18 Nov 2024 – 3 Feb 2025

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Shamash, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Shamash?

Lord Shamash is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Shamash's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Shamash represent?

Lord Shamash sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Shamash's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Shamash sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Shamash has served in the House of Lords for 2 years, 4 months. See Lord Shamash's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Shamash?

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

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