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Portrait of Baroness Harman

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Harman

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Harman is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast165
Voted Content3
Voted Not Content162

Lords divisions Baroness Harman 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 Harman's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Harman KC. Her name is Harriet Ruth Harman, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 28 Oct 1982
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] 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
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 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
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career46 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Government Equalities Office) · Government Equalities Office 12 Oct 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 9 May 2007 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Minister of State (Department of Constitutional Affairs) · Department for Constitutional Affairs 10 May 2005 – 8 May 2007
  • Solicitor General (Law Officers) · Law Officers 11 Jun 2001 – 10 May 2005
  • Secretary of State for Social Security and Minister for Women · Department of Social Security 1 May 1997 – 27 Jul 1998

Opposition posts

  • Leader of HM Official Opposition · HM Official Opposition 8 May 2015 – 12 Sep 2015
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (also Shadow Deputy Prime Minister) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 7 Oct 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport · HM Official Opposition 25 Sep 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
  • Leader of HM Official Opposition · HM Official Opposition 12 May 2010 – 25 Sep 2010
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jul 1996 – 1 May 1997
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 1 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 1996
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 22 Jul 1994 – 1 Jul 1995
  • Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1992 – 22 Jul 1994
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1987 – 1 Jun 1992
  • Shadow Minister (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1984 – 1 Jun 1987

Other posts

  • Leader of the Labour Party 8 May 2015 – 12 Sep 2015
  • Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 25 Sep 2010 – 8 May 2015
  • Leader of the Labour Party 12 May 2010 – 25 Sep 2010
  • Party Chair, Labour Party 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1993 – 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Camberwell and Peckham · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Camberwell and Peckham · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Peckham · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Peckham · Elected 1 time 28 Oct 1982 – 9 Jun 1983

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Baroness Harman?

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

Which party does Baroness Harman represent?

Baroness Harman sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Harman's official Parliament profile.

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

Baroness Harman has served in the House of Lords for 1 year, 11 months. See Baroness Harman's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Harman?

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

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