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Portrait of Lord Brennan of Canton

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Brennan of Canton

Labour

At a glanceLord Brennan of Canton is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast310
Voted Content9
Voted Not Content301

Lords divisions Lord Brennan of Canton 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 Brennan of Canton's full title is The Lord Brennan of Canton. His name is Kevin Denis Brennan, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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
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 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career27 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (also Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Children, Schools and Families 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Further Education, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs) (also Department for Children, Schools and Families) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Third Sector) · Cabinet Office 5 Oct 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Children, Young People and Families) · Department for Children, Schools and Families 29 Jun 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Victims and Sentencing) · Ministry of Justice 7 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
  • Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts and Heritage) · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 3 Jul 2017 – 10 Apr 2020
  • Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts and Heritage) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 9 Oct 2016 – 3 Jul 2017
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 18 Sep 2015 – 9 Oct 2016
  • Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 8 Oct 2010 – 18 Sep 2015
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010

Committee memberships

  • Welsh Grand Committee 18 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
  • Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill 1 May 2024 – 8 May 2024
  • Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation 10 Mar 2020 – 15 Jan 2024
  • Culture, Media and Sport Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 15 Jan 2024
  • Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] 14 Jun 2023 – 19 Jun 2023
  • Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] Second Reading Committee 7 Jun 2023 – 12 Jun 2023
  • Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill 25 Jan 2023 – 1 Feb 2023
  • Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill 7 Dec 2022 – 14 Dec 2022
  • Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 9 Mar 2022 – 22 Mar 2022
  • Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill 2 Feb 2022 – 9 Feb 2022
  • Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill 9 Nov 2021 – 17 Nov 2021
  • Public Administration Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 17 Jan 2011
  • Public Administration Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 19 Jan 2005

Previous seats

  • Cardiff West · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Cardiff West · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Brennan of Canton, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Brennan of Canton?

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

Which party does Lord Brennan of Canton represent?

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

How long has Lord Brennan of Canton sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Brennan of Canton has served in the House of Lords for 1 year, 6 months. See Lord Brennan of Canton's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Brennan of Canton?

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

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