Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Howarth of Newport
Labour
At a glanceLord Howarth of Newport was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Howarth of Newport has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Voting record
| 23 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 | Not Content |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 28 Jul 1998 – 7 Jun 2001
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment) · Department for Education and Employment 6 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) · Department of Education and Science 24 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1992
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 27 Jul 1988 – 24 Jul 1989
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 18 Jun 1987 – 25 Jul 1988
Other posts
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 1980 – 1 Jul 1981
Committee memberships
- Constitution Committee 1 Jul 2019 – 31 Jan 2023
- Political Polling and Digital Media Committee 29 Jun 2017 – 20 Mar 2018
- Intergovernmental Organisations Committee 15 Nov 2007 – 7 Jul 2008
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 11 Jul 2005
- Social Security 27 Nov 1995 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Newport East · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Stratford-on-Avon · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 7 Oct 1995 – 10 Sep 2025
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 7 Oct 1995
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Howarth of Newport, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Howarth of Newport?
Lord Howarth of Newport was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Howarth of Newport's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Howarth of Newport represent?
Lord Howarth of Newport sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Howarth of Newport's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Howarth of Newport?
Lord Howarth of Newport has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Howarth of Newport's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.