Member of the House of Lords

Lord Walney

Crossbench

At a glanceLord Walney is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast334

Voted Content149

Voted Not Content185

Lords divisions Lord Walney 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 Walney's full title is The Lord Walney. His name is John Woodcock, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles1 held

Crossbench Party since 11 Oct 2021

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

30 Jun 2026	National Security (State Threats) Bill	Content
23 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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
23 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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	Crime and Policing Bill	Content
22 Apr 2026	Pension Schemes Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
16 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
16 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Content
16 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
16 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career9 past posts

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 8 May 2015 – 18 Sep 2015
Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 8 Oct 2010 – 11 Jan 2013

Committee memberships

Home Affairs Committee 5 Feb 2018 – 8 May 2019
Defence Committee 25 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
Defence Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 2 Nov 2010

Previous seats

Barrow and Furness · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019

Party affiliation

Non-affiliated 4 Sep 2020 – 10 Oct 2021
Independent 30 Apr 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
Labour 6 May 2010 – 30 Apr 2018

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Walney?

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

Which party does Lord Walney represent?

Lord Walney sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord Walney's official Parliament profile.

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

Lord Walney has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 10 months. See Lord Walney's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Walney?

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

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