Member of the House of Lords

Lord Murphy of Torfaen

Labour

At a glanceLord Murphy of Torfaen is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast915

Voted Content551

Voted Not Content364

Lords divisions Lord Murphy of Torfaen 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 Murphy of Torfaen's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Murphy of Torfaen. His name is Paul Peter Murphy, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles2 held

Constitution Committee Committee since 30 Jan 2025
Labour Party since 11 Jun 1987

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

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
30 Jun 2026	National Security (State Threats) Bill	Not Content
23 Jun 2026	Carbon Budget Order 2026	Not Content
9 Jun 2026	Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026	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	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
27 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career19 past posts

Government posts

Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 25 Jan 2008 – 5 Jun 2009
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 24 Oct 2002 – 6 May 2005
Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 29 Jul 1999 – 24 Oct 2002
Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 1 May 1997 – 29 Jul 1999

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 1 Nov 1995 – 1 May 1997
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jul 1995 – 1 Nov 1995
Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 1 Jul 1994 – 1 Jul 1995
Shadow Spokesperson (Wales) · Wales Office 1 Jul 1988 – 1 Jul 1994

Committee memberships

Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee 17 Sep 2020 – 31 Dec 2023
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) · Chair 26 Nov 2015 – 11 Feb 2016
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) 25 Nov 2015 – 11 Feb 2016
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 13 Jan 2010 – 6 May 2010
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 29 Jan 2008
Welsh Affairs Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 20 Mar 1989

Previous seats

Torfaen · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Torfaen · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Torfaen · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

Wells 3 May 1979

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Murphy of Torfaen, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Murphy of Torfaen?

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

Which party does Lord Murphy of Torfaen represent?

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

How long has Lord Murphy of Torfaen sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Murphy of Torfaen has served in the House of Lords for 10 years, 9 months. See Lord Murphy of Torfaen's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Murphy of Torfaen?

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

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