Lord Collins of Highbury

Lord Collins of Highbury's full title is The Lord Collins of Highbury. His name is Raymond Edward Harry Collins, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Collins of Highbury
20 January 2011 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Labour
20 January 2011 - Present

Government post

Lords Spokesperson (Equalities)
Government Equalities Office
8 October 2024 - Present
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
9 July 2024 - Present
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Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
Office of the Leader of the House of Lords
9 July 2024 - Present
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Committee memberships

Liaison Committee (Lords)
3 November 2021 - Present
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Restoration and Renewal Programme Board
22 February 2023 - Present
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Previous

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Government posts

Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
7 September 2025 - 11 June 2026
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Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
9 July 2024 - 31 December 2024
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Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Equalities and Women's Issues)
Government Equalities Office
21 February 2023 - 5 July 2024
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Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
21 February 2023 - 26 October 2023
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Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
Office of the Leader of the House of Lords
20 October 2021 - 5 July 2024
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Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
2 September 2020 - 5 July 2024
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Shadow Spokesperson (Equalities and Women's Issues)
Government Equalities Office
15 April 2020 - 29 September 2020
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Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
18 September 2015 - 2 September 2020
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Shadow Spokesperson (International Development)
Department for International Development
18 March 2013 - 2 September 2020
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Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
6 September 2012 - 18 March 2013
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Opposition Whip (Lords)
Whips Office (Lords)
17 October 2011 - 5 July 2024
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Committee memberships

Finance Committee (Lords)
1 September 2016 - 8 November 2021
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Procedure and Privileges Committee
22 February 2022 - 30 January 2025
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