New Peers Named Across Parties to Address House of Lords Imbalance
On 10 December 2025, new peerages were announced with nominations made by all three major UK political parties.
Among the Conservative nominations is Sharron Davies, an ex-Olympic swimmer and campaigner, recognized for her sporting achievements and activism on women's rights. She is one of three new Conservative peers, nominated by party leader Kemi Badenoch.
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, nominated 25 new peers including Richard Walker, chairman of Iceland supermarket, and Matthew Doyle, former Number 10 communications director.
Additionally, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey nominated five new peers.
A Labour spokesperson stated that these new titles aim to enable the government to fulfill its mandate and to address the current imbalance in the House of Lords, where the Conservative Party holds the majority representation.
