Portrait of Lord Risby

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Risby

Conservative

At a glanceLord Risby is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,266
Voted Content218
Voted Not Content1,048

Lords divisions Lord Risby 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 Risby's full title is The Lord Risby. His name is Richard John Grenville Spring, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 9 Apr 1992
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
Full parliamentary career11 past posts

Other posts

  • Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 12 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • West Suffolk · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Bury St Edmunds · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Ashton-under-Lyne 9 Jun 1983

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Risby?

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

Which party does Lord Risby represent?

Lord Risby sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Risby's official Parliament profile.

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

Lord Risby has served in the House of Lords for 15 years, 7 months. See Lord Risby's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Risby?

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

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