Liberal Democrat Peers

There are more than 70 Liberal Democrat members of the House of Lords.  We scrutinise legislation line by line, offering amendments to improve it, and work with other opposition groups and Government ministers to try and change Bills to better reflect Lib Dem values and visions. 

Our parliamentary clout is clear – in the 2019-2024 Parliament we defeated the Government 410 times in the House of Lords, meaning ministers have had to go away and think again, often resorting to compromise to get legislation through. 

We also challenge and hold Government Ministers’ feet to the fire through asking Oral Questions and taking part in debates.

The world of the House of Lords can seem confusing and old-fashioned, but every day our peers are there working hard and getting things done.

You can read more about all of our peers and their work below, and you can follow the work of the Lib Dem Group in the Lords on Bluesky at @LibDemPeers.bsky.social and X at @LibDemPeers.