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Portrait of Baroness Smith of Malvern

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Smith of Malvern

Labour

Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)·Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities) ·Minister of State (Education)

At a glanceBaroness Smith of Malvern is a Labour member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions).

Votes cast336
Voted Content4
Voted Not Content332

Lords divisions Baroness Smith of Malvern 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 Smith of Malvern's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Smith of Malvern. Her name is Jacqui Smith, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles4 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
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] Not Content
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
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not 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
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

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Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Government posts

  • Lords Spokesperson (Equalities) · Government Equalities Office 8 Oct 2024 – 3 Mar 2025
  • Home Secretary · Home Office 28 Jun 2007 – 5 Jun 2009
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) · HM Treasury 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Schools and 14-19 Learners) · Department for Education and Skills 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
  • Minister of State (Industry and the Regions) and Deputy Minister (Women) · Department of Trade and Industry 13 Jun 2003 – 6 May 2005
  • Minister of State (Department of Health) · Department of Health 11 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment) · Department for Education and Employment 29 Jul 1999 – 10 Jun 2001

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Redditch · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Mid Worcestershire 9 Apr 1992

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Smith of Malvern, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Smith of Malvern?

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

Which party does Baroness Smith of Malvern represent?

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

How long has Baroness Smith of Malvern sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Smith of Malvern has served in the House of Lords for 2 years. See Baroness Smith of Malvern's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Smith of Malvern?

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

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