Peer Review
By Jonathan Marland
Jonathan Marland (Lord Marland of Odstock) has been a Conservative Peer for 17 years. During this time he has witnessed first hand the breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise amongst members of the House of Lords. Through these interviews he brings to light this experience and knowledge, demonstrating the invaluable role these individuals play in the legislative process of this country.
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S2E9: Lord Kerr of Kinlochard GCMG
During his career as diplomat and civil servant, John Kerr held many influential positions at home and abroad. He was Ambassador to both the EU and then Washington at some of the most fascinating times in recent history, with his last role being… -
S2E8: Rt Hon The Lord Udny-Lister
As politician and special adviser, Edward Lister has been involved in British politics for the past 45 years. He was first elected to Wandsworth Council in 1979. He was Boris Johnson’s Chief of Staff to when he was Mayor of London, bec… -
S2E7: Lord Adebowale of Thornes CBE
Victor Adebowale is the former Chief Executive of the social care enterprise Turning Point and currently Chairs the NHS Confederation. He was one of the first individuals to become a People’s Peer in 2001 and has dedicated his career t… -
S2E6: Rt Hon The Lord Falconer of Thoroton
Charles Falconer is a Labour peer and barrister who served as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice under Prime Minister Tony Blair from 2003 to 2007. Having been a close personal friend of Blair’s when both were barristers in Londo… -
S2E5: Rt Hon The Lord Howell of Guildford
David Howell has had a long and illustrious career as a politician, journalist and economic consultant. A Conservative MP between 1966 to 1997, he held positions in Government under Sir Edward Heath and then Margaret Thatcher as Secretary o… -
S2E4: Lord Powell of Bayswater KCMG
Charles Powell is a Diplomat and businessman who is best known for having served as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Foreign Policy Adviser during the 1980’s becoming one of her most trusted aides. Since leaving the Diplomatic Service he has s… -
S2E3: Rt Hon The Lord McFall of Alcluith
John McFall was elected Lord Speaker of the House of Lords in 2021. Born and raised in Scotland, he started life as a teacher, becoming a Deputy Head at a school in Glasgow, before getting involved in Labour Party politics and becoming an MP in … -
S2E2: Lord Spencer of Alresford
Michael Spencer is a hugely successful businessman and philanthropist best known for founding ICAP and growing it into one of the world’s largest inter-dealer and electronic brokers of fixed income and foreign exchange. He is the founder of ICAP… -
S2E1: Rt Hon The Lord True CBE
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal since 2022, Nic True has spent the past 49 years of his career at the coal-face of our political system bringing his intellect to bear. From his early days in the Conservative Research Department,… -
E17: Rt Rev The Lord Chartres
Serving as the Bishop of London from 1995 until his retirement in 2017, Richard Chartres had responsibility for one of the largest dioceses in the Church. His leadership was marked by a commitment to social justice, environmental issues, and …
