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Portrait of Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Ritchie of Downpatrick is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast819
Voted Content477
Voted Not Content342

Lords divisions Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick 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 Ritchie of Downpatrick's full title is The Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick. Her name is Margaret Ritchie, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles3 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
22 Jul 2026 Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Not Content
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
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
9 Jun 2026 Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 Not Content

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Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Opposition Department 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) · Opposition Department 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015

Committee memberships

Previous seats

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

Elections contested

  • South Down 8 Jun 2017

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 16 Oct 2019 – 19 Oct 2021
  • Social Democratic & Labour Party 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick?

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick represent?

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

How long has Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has served in the House of Lords for 6 years, 9 months. See Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick?

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

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