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Portrait of Earl Russell

Member of the House of Lords

Earl Russell

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)

At a glanceEarl Russell is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change).

Votes cast470
Voted Content368
Voted Not Content102

Lords divisions Earl Russell 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
Earl Russell's full title is The Earl Russell. His name is John Francis Russell, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles3 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not 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] 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
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career1 past post

Committee memberships

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Earl Russell, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Earl Russell?

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

Which party does Earl Russell represent?

Earl Russell sits as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Earl Russell's official Parliament profile.

How long has Earl Russell sat in the House of Lords?

Earl Russell has served in the House of Lords for 3 years, 1 month. See Earl Russell's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Earl Russell?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.