Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick's full title is The Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick. Her name is Margaret Ritchie, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
16 October 2019 - Present

Party affiliation

Labour
20 October 2021 - Present

Committee memberships

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
31 January 2023 - Present
Lords
Food, Diet and Obesity Committee
24 January 2024 - Present
Lords

Previous

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Representations

South Down [2010 - 2024]
Elected 2 times
6 May 2010 - 3 May 2017
Commons

Party affiliation

Non-affiliated
16 October 2019 - 19 October 2021
Social Democratic & Labour Party
6 May 2010 - 3 May 2017

Elections contested

South Down
8 June 2017
Commons

House membership

Commons
Ms Margaret Ritchie
6 May 2010 - 3 May 2017

Opposition posts

Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)
Opposition Department
6 May 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Opposition Department
6 May 2010 - 30 March 2015
Commons

Committee memberships

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
8 July 2015 - 3 May 2017
Commons
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
23 January 2012 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee
30 January 2020 - 23 June 2020
Lords
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee
17 September 2020 - 31 December 2023
Lords
Windsor Framework Sub-Committee
14 April 2021 - 30 May 2024
Lords