Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 29th September 1994

Left House: 30th March 2018 (Death)


Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton is not a member of any APPGs
Procedure and Privileges Committee
8th Jun 2015 - 30th Mar 2018
Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
17th Jul 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L)
1st Jul 2010 - 13th Jan 2011


Division Voting information

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton has voted in 956 divisions, and 5 times against the majority of their Party.

29 Oct 2013 - Care Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Labour No votes vs 52 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 271
8 Nov 2011 - Procedure of the House (Proposal 1) - View Vote Context
Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Labour No votes vs 110 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 233
15 Jun 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 41 Labour No votes vs 45 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 85
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 45 Labour No votes vs 95 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 121
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 56 Labour Aye votes vs 79 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 326
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Nash (Conservative)
(63 debate interactions)
Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
(38 debate interactions)
Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative)
Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
(37 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(80 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(51 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(43 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(37 debate contributions)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament