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Member of the House of Lords

Lord Newby

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceLord Newby is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast2,297
Voted Content1,570
Voted Not Content727

Lords divisions Lord Newby 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 Newby's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Newby OBE. His name is Richard Mark Newby, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
Full parliamentary career21 past posts

Government posts

  • Lords Spokesperson (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 9 May 2012 – 7 May 2015
  • Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords) · HM Household 9 May 2012 – 7 May 2015

Opposition posts

  • Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip · Opposition Department 27 May 2015 – 13 Sep 2016

Other posts

  • Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords 13 Sep 2016 – 24 Jul 2025

Committee memberships

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Newby?

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

Which party does Lord Newby represent?

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

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

Lord Newby has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 10 months. See Lord Newby's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Newby?

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

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