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Member of the House of Lords

The Earl of Effingham

Conservative

Opposition Whip (Lords)

At a glanceThe Earl of Effingham is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Opposition Whip (Lords).

Votes cast571
Voted Content337
Voted Not Content234

Lords divisions The Earl of Effingham 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
The Earl of Effingham's full title is The Earl of Effingham. His name is Edward Mowbray Nicholas Howard, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
  • Opposition Whip (Lords) Opposition post · Whips Office (Lords) since 2 Jun 2026
  • Conservative Party since 28 Oct 2022
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
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
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Content
23 Jun 2026 Carbon Budget Order 2026 Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content

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Full parliamentary career1 past post

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 1 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2026

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Earl of Effingham, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is The Earl of Effingham?

The Earl of Effingham is a member of the House of Lords. See The Earl of Effingham's official Parliament profile.

Which party does The Earl of Effingham represent?

The Earl of Effingham sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See The Earl of Effingham's official Parliament profile.

How long has The Earl of Effingham sat in the House of Lords?

The Earl of Effingham has served in the House of Lords for 1 month. See The Earl of Effingham's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for The Earl of Effingham?

The Earl of Effingham has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See The Earl of Effingham's official Parliament profile.

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