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Portrait of Baroness Barran

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Barran

Conservative

At a glanceBaroness Barran is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast928
Voted Content272
Voted Not Content656

Lords divisions Baroness Barran 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 Barran's full title is The Baroness Barran MBE. Her name is Diana Francesca Caroline Barran, 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 Content
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
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
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Government posts

  • Lords Spokesperson (Equalities) · Government Equalities Office 1 Dec 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) · Department for Education 17 Sep 2021 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 26 Jul 2019 – 17 Sep 2021
  • Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) · HM Household 22 Nov 2018 – 26 Jul 2019

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 1 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2026
  • Shadow Minister (Women and Equalities) · Government Equalities Office 1 Sep 2024 – 10 Nov 2024

Committee memberships

  • Charities Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jul 2021 – 17 Sep 2021

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Barran, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Barran?

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

Which party does Baroness Barran represent?

Baroness Barran sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Baroness Barran's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Barran sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Barran has served in the House of Lords for 8 years, 1 month. See Baroness Barran's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Barran?

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

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