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Portrait of Lord Bassam of Brighton

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Bassam of Brighton

Labour

At a glanceLord Bassam of Brighton is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast2,797
Voted Content1,102
Voted Not Content1,695

Lords divisions Lord Bassam of Brighton 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 Bassam of Brighton's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Bassam of Brighton. His name is John Steven Bassam, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 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
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
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career21 past posts

Government posts

  • Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords) · HM Household 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Lords in Waiting (HM Household) · HM Household 7 Jun 2001 – 5 Oct 2008

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 21 Feb 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology) · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 21 Feb 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Net Zero) · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 21 Feb 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (Sport) · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 14 May 2020 – 20 Feb 2023
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and International Trade) · Department for International Trade 15 Apr 2020 – 20 Feb 2023
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Further & Higher Education) · Department for Education 25 Mar 2019 – 17 May 2021
  • Shadow Chief Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 12 May 2010 – 24 Jan 2018

Other posts

  • Deputy Speaker (Lords) 18 Dec 2008 – 24 Jan 2018
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) 7 Oct 2008 – 24 Jan 2018

Committee memberships

  • Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 18 Nov 2024 – 3 Feb 2025
  • Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 12 Dec 2022 – 20 Feb 2023
  • Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 20 Jun 2019 – 23 Jul 2019
  • Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee · Chair 17 May 2018 – 19 Mar 2019
  • Services Committee 1 Sep 2016 – 1 Feb 2018
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 2 Jun 2010 – 1 Feb 2018
  • Committee of Selection (Lords) 7 Oct 2008 – 1 Feb 2018
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 7 Oct 2008 – 1 Feb 2018
  • Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence 28 Jun 2011 – 24 Jan 2018
  • Administration and Works Committee (Lords) 16 Dec 2008 – 1 May 2012

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Bassam of Brighton, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Bassam of Brighton?

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

Which party does Lord Bassam of Brighton represent?

Lord Bassam of Brighton sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Bassam of Brighton's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Bassam of Brighton sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Bassam of Brighton has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 8 months. See Lord Bassam of Brighton's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Bassam of Brighton?

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

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