Lord Walney
The Lord Walney · Crossbench
Lord Walney is a member of the House of Lords and has been since 4 September 2020. Their areas of interest and their entry in the Register of Lords' Interests are below.
- Party or group
- Crossbench
- How they came to the Lords
- Life peer
- In the Lords since
- 4 September 2020
- Previously an MP
- Barrow and Furness (2010 to 2019), as John Woodcock
Areas of interest
The subjects Lord Walney has told Parliament they take an interest in, in Parliament's own terms.
- Policy Interests
- UK Areas
- World Areas
Register of Lords' Interests
Entries as published by Parliament; most recent change 23 June 2026. The official register is the authoritative version.
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
- Director, Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
- Engagement director, Purpose Coalition (formerly chair, Purpose Business Coalition), Crowne Associates Ltd (consultancy on environment, social and governance issues; in this role the member chaired or co-chaired various Purpose Coalition events, projects and work streams) (remuneration was paid to Powerful Street Ltd) (interest ceased 30 November 2025)
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
- Senior Adviser, Rud Pedersen Group (European strategic communications firm; the member provides analysis, support and advice to firm's consultants and clients on broad development of UK policy and regulation) (interest ceased 22 May 2026)
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
- Member, Advisory Board, HG Innovation (vape manufacturer in Hong Kong)
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
- Member, Duolingo English Test UK Advisory Group
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)
- Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)
Category 5: Overseas visits
- Visit to Washington DC, USA, 5–8 October 2025, with the APPG on Australia, United Kingdom and United States of America (AUKUS) to attend London Defence Conference: Washington Forum, With Honor conference; costs of outbound flight and accommodation met by APPG on AUKUS from sources listed in the register of APPGs; cost of return flight met by Lord Hintze
Category 5: Overseas visits
- Visit to Saudi Arabia, 11–14 October 2025, with the APPG on Saudi Arabia to discuss trade, defence, tourism, education, energy and bilateral relations; costs of travel and accommodation met by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Category 6: Gifts, benefits and hospitality
- The member receives occasional hospitality from Hestview Ltd (Flutter Entertainment plc) when attending their events; such hospitality may cumulatively over a calendar year exceed the registration threshold of £300
Lord Walney on parliament.uk
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