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Portrait of Lord Wharton of Yarm

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Wharton of Yarm

Conservative

At a glanceLord Wharton of Yarm is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast750
Voted Content223
Voted Not Content527

Lords divisions Lord Wharton of Yarm 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 Wharton of Yarm's full title is The Lord Wharton of Yarm. His name is James Wharton, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 6 May 2010
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] 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] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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 Pension Schemes Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career5 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Development) · Department for International Development 17 Jul 2016 – 12 Jun 2017
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Northern Powerhouse) · Department for Communities and Local Government 8 May 2015 – 17 Jul 2016

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Stockton South · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017

Elections contested

  • Stockton South 8 Jun 2017

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Wharton of Yarm, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Wharton of Yarm?

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

Which party does Lord Wharton of Yarm represent?

Lord Wharton of Yarm sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Wharton of Yarm's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Wharton of Yarm sat in the House of Lords?

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

What registered interests are listed for Lord Wharton of Yarm?

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

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