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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 6 February 2025

Previously MP for Liverpool, Wavertree until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015; Labour/Co-operative until 17 Feb 2019; Independent until 6 Nov 2019

Also represented Liverpool, Wavertree

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Other offices held in the past

  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health and Social Care) (21 Oct 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Shadow Minister (Mental Health) (14 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)
  • Shadow Minister (Public Health) ( 7 Oct 2013 to 14 Sep 2015)
  • Shadow Minister (Energy and Climate Change) ( 8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2013)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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