Lord Forbes of Newcastle

Labour - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 9th January 2026


Lord Forbes of Newcastle is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Forbes of Newcastle is not a member of any APPGs
Lord Forbes of Newcastle has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Forbes of Newcastle has voted in 93 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Lord Livermore (Labour)
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour)
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Lemos (Labour)
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(3 debate contributions)
Home Office
(2 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(2 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26
(733 words contributed)
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
(492 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Forbes of Newcastle, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Lord Forbes of Newcastle has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Forbes of Newcastle has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Forbes of Newcastle has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament