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Portrait of Lord Forbes of Newcastle

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Forbes of Newcastle

Labour

At a glanceLord Forbes of Newcastle is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast161
Voted Content5
Voted Not Content156

Lords divisions Lord Forbes of Newcastle 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 Forbes of Newcastle's full title is The Lord Forbes of Newcastle CBE. His name is Nicholas Iain Forbes, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 9 Jan 2026
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
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
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Forbes of Newcastle, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Forbes of Newcastle?

Lord Forbes of Newcastle is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Forbes of Newcastle's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Forbes of Newcastle represent?

Lord Forbes of Newcastle sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Forbes of Newcastle's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Forbes of Newcastle sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Forbes of Newcastle has served in the House of Lords for 6 months. See Lord Forbes of Newcastle's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Forbes of Newcastle?

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

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