Lord Richard

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 14th May 1990

Left House: 18th March 2018 (Death)


Lord Richard is not a member of any APPGs
EU Justice Sub-Committee
12th Jun 2015 - 27th Apr 2017
Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee
28th Jan 2016 - 23rd Feb 2016
EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection
11th Nov 2014 - 30th Mar 2015
Inquiries Act 2005 Committee
16th May 2013 - 26th Feb 2014
European Union Committee
9th Dec 2008 - 15th May 2013
Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee)
6th Jul 2011 - 26th Mar 2012
Barnett Formula Committee
10th Dec 2008 - 12th Nov 2009
Liaison Committee (Lords)
27th Nov 2006 - 12th Nov 2009
Constitutional Reform Bill
22nd Mar 2004 - 24th Jun 2004
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
2nd Dec 1993 - 19th Nov 1998
Procedure and Privileges Committee
1st Dec 1993 - 19th Nov 1998
Liaison Committee (Lords)
1st Dec 1993 - 19th Nov 1998
House of Lords Offices Committee
1st Dec 1993 - 19th Nov 1998
Committee of Selection (Lords)
23rd Nov 1993 - 19th Nov 1998
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
2nd May 1997 - 28th Jul 1998


Division Voting information

Lord Richard has voted in 688 divisions, and 8 times against the majority of their Party.

23 Jun 2015 - Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Richard voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 92 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 316
21 Jul 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Richard voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 93 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 159
29 Jun 2010 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Richard voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 8 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 29
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Richard 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
Lord Richard voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 105 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 46 Noes - 409
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Richard voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 104 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 45 Noes - 392
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Richard voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 36 Labour Aye votes vs 100 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 114 Noes - 336
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Richard 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
View All Lord Richard Division Votes

All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Strathclyde (Conservative)
(27 debate interactions)
Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
(21 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Leader of the House
(47 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(36 debate contributions)
Home Office
(34 debate contributions)
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Richard has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Richard has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Richard has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament