Lord Newby

Lord Newby's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Newby OBE. His name is Richard Mark Newby, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Newby, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Newby
25 September 1997 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
25 September 1997 - Present

Committee memberships

Economic Affairs Committee
27 January 2026 - Present
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Previous

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Government posts

Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)
HM Household
9 May 2012 - 7 May 2015
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Lords Spokesperson (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
9 May 2012 - 7 May 2015
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Other posts

Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords
13 September 2016 - 24 July 2025
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Opposition posts

Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip
Opposition Department
27 May 2015 - 13 September 2016
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Committee memberships

Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England
7 December 1998 - 11 May 2001
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Economic Affairs Committee
28 June 2001 - 20 November 2003
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Ecclesiastical Committee
24 January 2002 - 30 March 2015
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Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee)
20 July 2011 - 13 December 2011
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Joint Committee on Security
9 May 2012 - 30 March 2015
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Committee of Selection (Lords)
14 May 2012 - 25 July 2025
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Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
16 May 2012 - 9 May 2019
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
16 May 2012 - 25 July 2025
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Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence
16 May 2012 - 13 September 2016
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Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
16 May 2012 - 31 August 2016
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Refreshment Committee (Lords)
20 June 2012 - 30 March 2015
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Insurance Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
19 November 2014 - 24 December 2014
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Finance Committee (Lords)
1 September 2016 - 27 October 2016
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House of Lords Commission
12 October 2016 - 25 July 2025
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Liaison Committee (Lords)
12 October 2016 - 29 October 2019
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
22 July 2024 - 25 July 2025
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
17 October 2022 - 30 May 2024
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