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Baroness Ashton of Upholland

Member of the House of Lords (Non-affiliated).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Non-affiliated (14 October 2008 – now)
  • House of Lords, Labour (20 October 1999 – 13 October 2008)
  • House of Lords, Other (2 August 1999 – 19 October 1999)

Roles

  • Chair, UK Engagement with Space Committee (30 January 2025 – 20 October 2025)
  • Leader of the House of Lords and Lord President of the Council (Privy Council Office) (28 June 2007 – 3 October 2008)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (9 May 2007 – 28 June 2007)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Constitutional Affairs) (9 September 2004 – 8 May 2007)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) (Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare) (also Department for Education and Science) (12 June 2003 – 9 September 2004)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare) (also Department for Work and Pensions) (12 June 2003 – 9 September 2004)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Early Years and School Standards) (12 June 2001 – 12 June 2003)