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Portrait of Baroness Teather

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Teather

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceBaroness Teather is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast83
Voted Content68
Voted Not Content15

Lords divisions Baroness Teather 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 Teather's full title is The Baroness Teather. Her name is Sarah Louise Teather, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Liberal Democrat Party since 18 Sep 2003
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department for Education) (Children and Families) · Department for Education 13 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning) · Department for Communities and Local Government 8 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) 20 Dec 2007 – 8 Oct 2008
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 28 Jun 2007 – 20 Dec 2007
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 10 Mar 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Shadow Minister (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
  • Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 28 Feb 2005 – 10 May 2005
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 2003 – 1 Jun 2004

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Brent Central · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Brent East · Elected 2 times 18 Sep 2003 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Finchley and Golders Green 7 Jun 2001

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Teather, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Teather?

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

Which party does Baroness Teather represent?

Baroness Teather sits as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Baroness Teather's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Teather sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Teather has served in the House of Lords for 6 months. See Baroness Teather's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Teather?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.