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Lord Bassam of Brighton

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (1 January 1997 – now)

Roles

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Net Zero) (21 February 2023 – 26 October 2023)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology) (21 February 2023 – 5 July 2024)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) (21 February 2023 – 5 July 2024)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (Sport) (14 May 2020 – 20 February 2023)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and International Trade) (15 April 2020 – 20 February 2023)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Further & Higher Education) (25 March 2019 – 17 May 2021)
  • Chair, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (17 May 2018 – 19 March 2019)
  • Shadow Chief Whip (Lords) (12 May 2010 – 24 January 2018)
  • Deputy Speaker (Lords) (18 December 2008 – 24 January 2018)
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (7 October 2008 – 24 January 2018)
  • Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords) (5 October 2008 – 6 May 2010)
  • Lords in Waiting (HM Household) (7 June 2001 – 5 October 2008)