Dissolution Peerages: Caroline Pidgeon appointed to the House of Lords

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Caroline Pidgeon MBE, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats on the London Assembly, has been appointed to the House of Lords in the Dissolution Peerages.

Responding to the announcement, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“Caroline Pidgeon is a fantastic Liberal Democrat and has been an incredible public servant for more than a quarter of a century. She has a brilliant track record of fighting for better public services, from policing to public transport.

“I am delighted to welcome Caroline to Parliament to fight for a fair deal for the British people.”

Caroline Pidgeon MBE said:

“It is a huge honour to be appointed to the House of Lords after 26 years of serving the public as a local councillor and then London Assembly member.

“I am looking forward to working in Parliament to champion liberal values, mend our broken political system and hold the government to account.”

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

Caroline Pidgeon served on the London Assembly from 2008 to 2024, where she had a strong track record of campaigning on issues such as policing and public transport. She was Leader of the Liberal Democrats on the Assembly from 2010 to 2024.

Caroline was a member of the Metropolitan Police Authority between 2008 and 2012 and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority between 2008 and 2010.

Caroline was a Councillor in the London Borough of Southwark between 1998 and 2010, during which time she held several posts including Deputy Leader of Southwark Council and Executive Member for Children’s Services and Education. She was also a Board Member of Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association between 2002 and 2010.

Caroline was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Year Honours List for public and political service.