Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Baroness Ashton of Upholland, including posts and roles held.
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Current
Shows current posts, roles, party affiliation and other relevant information.
House membership
Party affiliation
Committee memberships
Previous
Shows previous posts, roles and other relevant information.
Party affiliation
Non-affiliated
14 October 2008
- 9 November 2023
Labour
2 August 1999
- 13 October 2008
Government posts
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord President of the Council (Privy Council Office)
Privy Council Office
28 June 2007
- 3 October 2008
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
9 May 2007
- 28 June 2007
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Constitutional Affairs)
Department for Constitutional Affairs
9 September 2004
- 8 May 2007
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare) (also Department for Work and Pensions)
Department for Education and Skills
12 June 2003
- 9 September 2004
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) (Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare) (also Department for Education and Science)
Department for Work and Pensions
12 June 2003
- 9 September 2004
Lords
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Early Years and School Standards)
Department for Education and Skills
12 June 2001
- 12 June 2003
Lords
Committee memberships
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
6 December 1999
- 11 May 2001
Lords
House Committee (Lords)
3 July 2007
- 7 October 2008
Lords
Liaison Committee (Lords)
3 July 2007
- 7 October 2008
Lords
Procedure and Privileges Committee
3 July 2007
- 7 October 2008
Lords
Committee of Selection (Lords)
3 July 2007
- 7 October 2008
Lords
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
20 November 2007
- 26 November 2008
Lords