Lord Walney

Lord Walney's full title is The Lord Walney. His name is John Woodcock, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Registered Interests

Registered Interests for Lord Walney.

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

Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.

  • Director, Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)
  • Engagement director, Purpose Coalition (formerly chair, Purpose Business Coalition), Crowne Associates Ltd (consultancy on environment, social and governance issues; in this role the member chairs or co-chairs various Purpose Coalition events, projects and work streams) (remuneration is paid to Powerful Street Ltd)
  • Senior Adviser, Rud Pedersen Group (European strategic communications firm; the member provides analysis, support and advice to firm's consultants and clients on broad development of UK policy and regulation)
  • Member, Advisory Board, HG Innovation (vape manufacturer in Hong Kong)
  • Member, Duolingo English Test UK Advisory Group

Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)

  • Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)

Category 5: Overseas visits

  • Visit to Paris, France, 30 August – 1 September 2024, to attend Paralympics; travel, accommodation and tickets provided by Allwyn Entertainment Ltd
  • Visit to Israel and West Bank, 16-21 February 2025, as part of House of Lords delegation organised by All-Party Parliamentary Group on UK-Israel for fact-finding mission to Southern Israel regarding Hamas-Israeli war, meetings with Israeli and Palestinian politicians, Palestinian civil society, NGOs and British Ambassador to Israel; flights, accommodation and travel costs paid by Cedarsoak Ltd

Category 6: Gifts, benefits and hospitality

  • The member receives occasional hospitality from Hestview Ltd (Flutter Entertainment plc) when attending their events; such hospitality may cumulatively over the course of a calendar year exceed the registration threshold of £300