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Portrait of Lord Alton of Liverpool

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Crossbench

At a glanceLord Alton of Liverpool is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,658
Voted Content1,393
Voted Not Content265

Lords divisions Lord Alton of Liverpool 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 Alton of Liverpool's full title is The Lord Alton of Liverpool. His name is David Patrick Paul Alton, and he 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
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
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
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Liverpool, Mossley Hill · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Liverpool, Edge Hill · Elected 2 times 29 Mar 1979 – 9 Jun 1983

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 3 Mar 1988 – 1 May 1997
  • Liberal 29 Mar 1979 – 3 Mar 1988

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Alton of Liverpool, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Alton of Liverpool?

Lord Alton of Liverpool is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Alton of Liverpool's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Alton of Liverpool represent?

Lord Alton of Liverpool sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord Alton of Liverpool's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Alton of Liverpool sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Alton of Liverpool has served in the House of Lords for 29 years, 1 month. See Lord Alton of Liverpool's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Alton of Liverpool?

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

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