Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's full title is The Lord Watson of Wyre Forest. His name is Thomas Anthony Watson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Registered Interests

Registered Interests for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest.

The Register is updated continuously throughout each sitting day and at regular intervals on other days.

Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.

  • Director, Downsizing Media Limited (personal service company providing publishing, media, consultancy and policy advisory services; clients are listed below)
  • President and Partner, Counterculture Partnership LLP (management consultancy and law for the arts, creative industries and education sectors) (interest ceased 31 December 2024 - notified 20 May 2025)
  • Chair, UK Music Limited (trade body for the UK music industry)
  • Adviser, Flutter UK and Ireland, a division of Flutter plc (betting and gaming)
  • Author and newsletter writer, published by Kyle and Little Brown
  • Adviser on future energy requirements, Windward Global Limited (renewable energy)
  • Non-executive Director, Windward Global Limited (renewable energy)
  • Member, Advisory Council, Lodestone Oxford Limited (strategy and communications agency)
  • Speaking engagement, 3 October 2024, New Centurions Conference, Malaga, Spain (travel and accommodation costs also covered)
  • Member, Public Services Advisory Board, Palantir UK Ltd (software)

Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)

  • Downsizing Media Limited (see category 1)
  • Knapthorp Limited (non-trading consultancy company)

Category 6: Gifts, benefits and hospitality

  • Ticket and hospitality received from Thakeham Group for Goodwood Festival of Speed at Goodwood Estate, Chichester, 11 July 2024
  • Two Tickets and hospitality received from the Football Association for the FA Cup Semi-Final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium, London, 26 April 2025