Lord Newby

Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords

Liberal Democrat Peer

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Recent appearances

  • Action Against Houthi Maritime Attacks - Statement 24 Jan 2024

    My Lords, I thank the Leader for answering questions on this Statement. It is useful to have this debate, although, as the noble Baroness said, large parts of the Statement are almost verbatim what the Prime Minister said last week. I will therefore repeat what I said last week: these Benches support the proportionate military action taken against the Houthi aggression and salute the...
  • Defending the UK and Allies - Statement 15 Jan 2024

    My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for repeating the Prime Minister’s Statement. As the Statement makes clear, our military action follows not only a direct attack on our warships but some 25 other attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea over recent weeks. These attacks not only jeopardised many lives but were and are threatening the continued operation of the sea route through the Red...
  • Parliamentary Democracy and Standards in Public Life - Motion to Take Note 11 Jan 2024

    My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Featherstone for initiating today’s debate. The number of speakers demonstrates how much concern there is across the House about the issues we are discussing. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord True, for responding on behalf of the Government. I know him to be a firm champion of democratic values and the need for all of us to follow the highest possible...

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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

Currently held offices

  • Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (since 17 Oct 2022)
  • Member, House of Lords Commission (since 12 Oct 2016)
  • Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords (since 13 Sep 2016)
  • Member, Consultative Panel on Parliamentary Security (since 18 Jun 2015)
  • Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (since 16 May 2012)
  • Member, Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence (since 16 May 2012)
  • Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (since 14 May 2012)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) (12 Oct 2016 to 29 Oct 2019)
  • Member, Finance Committee (Lords) ( 1 Sep 2016 to 27 Oct 2016)
  • Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip (27 May 2015 to 13 Sep 2016)
  • Member, Insurance Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (19 Nov 2014 to 24 Dec 2014)
  • Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (20 Jun 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (16 May 2012 to 31 Aug 2016)
  • Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (16 May 2012 to 31 Aug 2016)
  • Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) (16 May 2012 to 5 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Joint Committee on Security ( 9 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Accommodation Steering Group Committee ( 9 May 2012 to 13 Sep 2016)
  • Lords Spokesperson (HM Treasury) (Whip) ( 9 May 2012 to 7 May 2015)
  • Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords) ( 9 May 2012 to 7 May 2015)
  • Member, Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2011 to 13 Dec 2011)
  • Member, Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2011 to 13 Dec 2011)
  • Spokesperson for the Treasury ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
  • Spokesperson in the Lords, Treasury (22 Feb 2005 to 8 Jan 2009)
  • Shadow Minister, Treasury (26 Jan 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
  • Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (24 Jan 2002 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Economic Affairs Committee (28 Jun 2001 to 20 Nov 2003)
  • Member, Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England ( 7 Dec 1998 to 11 May 2001)

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