Lord Kennedy of Southwark

Lord Kennedy of Southwark's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Kennedy of Southwark. His name is Roy Francis Kennedy, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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House membership

Party affiliation

Government post

Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
HM Household
10 July 2024 - Present
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Other posts

Deputy Speaker (Lords)
16 April 2024 - Present
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Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
10 June 2021 - Present
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Committee memberships

Previous

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Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
21 February 2023 - 26 October 2023
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Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government)
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
19 September 2021 - 3 December 2021
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Shadow Spokesperson (Housing)
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
19 September 2021 - 3 December 2021
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Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
Whips Office (Lords)
1 June 2021 - 5 July 2024
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Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
18 May 2021 - 31 May 2021
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Shadow Spokesperson (Housing)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
8 January 2018 - 18 September 2021
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Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
8 January 2018 - 18 September 2021
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Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government)
Department for Communities and Local Government
18 September 2015 - 8 January 2018
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Shadow Spokesperson (Housing)
Department for Communities and Local Government
18 September 2015 - 8 January 2018
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Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
Home Office
18 September 2015 - 17 May 2021
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Opposition Whip (Lords)
Whips Office (Lords)
18 September 2015 - 31 May 2021
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Opposition Whip (Lords)
Whips Office (Lords)
17 October 2011 - 6 September 2012
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Committee memberships