Member of the House of Lords
Lord Newby
Liberal Democrat
At a glanceLord Newby is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
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.
Biography
Current roles
- Economic Affairs Committee Committee since 27 Jan 2026
- Liberal Democrat Party since 25 Sep 1997
Voting record
| 21 Jul 2026 | Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July | Not Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Content |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Carbon Budget Order 2026 | Not Content |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
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
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 22 Jul 2024 – 25 Jul 2025
- House of Lords Commission 12 Oct 2016 – 25 Jul 2025
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 16 May 2012 – 25 Jul 2025
- Committee of Selection (Lords) 14 May 2012 – 25 Jul 2025
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 17 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 12 Oct 2016 – 29 Oct 2019
- Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 16 May 2012 – 9 May 2019
- Finance Committee (Lords) 1 Sep 2016 – 27 Oct 2016
- Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence 16 May 2012 – 13 Sep 2016
- Administration and Works Committee (Lords) 16 May 2012 – 31 Aug 2016
- Refreshment Committee (Lords) 20 Jun 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Joint Committee on Security 9 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Ecclesiastical Committee 24 Jan 2002 – 30 Mar 2015
- Insurance Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 19 Nov 2014 – 24 Dec 2014
- Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) 20 Jul 2011 – 13 Dec 2011
- Economic Affairs Committee 28 Jun 2001 – 20 Nov 2003
- Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England 7 Dec 1998 – 11 May 2001
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.