Member of the House of Lords
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
Labour
At a glanceLord Watson of Wyre Forest is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- Labour Party since 7 Jun 2001
Voting record
| 19 Mar 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Not Content |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Not Content |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 25 Jan 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 2 Jul 2007 – 25 Jan 2008
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) · Ministry of Defence 5 May 2006 – 6 Sep 2006
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 9 Sep 2004 – 10 May 2005
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 3 Jul 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 7 Oct 2016 – 3 Jul 2017
- Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 14 Sep 2015 – 7 Oct 2016
- Labour Party Deputy Chair; Campaign Co-ordinator · HM Official Opposition 7 Oct 2011 – 4 Jul 2013
Other posts
- Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 12 Sep 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
- Party Chair, Labour Party 12 Sep 2015 – 14 Jun 2017
- Deputy Chair, Labour Party 7 Oct 2011 – 4 Jul 2013
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 31 Jan 2024 – 26 Mar 2026
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 5 Sep 2024 – 27 Jan 2026
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 12 Jul 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Horticultural Sector Committee 7 Mar 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
- Home Affairs Committee 7 Jun 2001 – 14 Jul 2003
Previous seats
- West Bromwich East · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- West Bromwich East · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Watson of Wyre Forest, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Watson of Wyre Forest?
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Watson of Wyre Forest represent?
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Watson of Wyre Forest sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has served in the House of Lords for 3 years, 8 months. See Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest?
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.