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Portrait of Baroness May of Maidenhead

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness May of Maidenhead

Conservative

At a glanceBaroness May of Maidenhead is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast120
Voted Content118
Voted Not Content2

Lords divisions Baroness May of Maidenhead 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 May of Maidenhead's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness May of Maidenhead. Her name is Theresa Mary May, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 1 May 1997
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
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career23 past posts

Government posts

  • Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service · Cabinet Office 13 Jul 2016 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Home Secretary · Home Office 12 May 2010 – 13 Jul 2016
  • Minister for Women and Equalities · Government Equalities Office 12 May 2010 – 15 Oct 2012

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Minister (Women) 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 10 Dec 2005 – 19 Jan 2009
  • Shadow Secretary of State for the Family, Culture, Media and Sport · HM Official Opposition 10 May 2005 – 10 Dec 2005
  • Shadow Secretary of State for the Family · HM Official Opposition 14 Jun 2004 – 10 May 2005
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Environment and Transport · HM Official Opposition 10 Nov 2003 – 14 Jun 2004
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Transport · Department for Transport 1 Jan 2002 – 31 Dec 2002
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions · HM Official Opposition 1 Sep 2001 – 1 Jan 2002
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Women) · Opposition Department 15 Jun 1999 – 1 Sep 2001
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 15 Jun 1999 – 1 Sep 2001
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jul 1998 – 15 Jun 1999

Other posts

  • Leader of the Conservative Party 11 Jul 2016 – 7 Jun 2019
  • Party Chair, Conservative Party 23 Jul 2002 – 6 Dec 2003

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Maidenhead · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Maidenhead · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Barking 9 Jun 1994
  • North West Durham 9 Apr 1992

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness May of Maidenhead, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness May of Maidenhead?

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

Which party does Baroness May of Maidenhead represent?

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

How long has Baroness May of Maidenhead sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness May of Maidenhead has served in the House of Lords for 1 year, 11 months. See Baroness May of Maidenhead's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness May of Maidenhead?

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

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