Her Voice in the House

Serving in both Houses of Parliament, Baroness Merron is passionate about public service. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she talks about her work in the Lords and her role as a Health Minister. 

As we mark a decade since the EU Referendum, Baroness Gisela Stuart sits down with me to share her recollections and to lift the lid on her unusual role as the Civil Service Commissioner.

Arriving in London aged 18 to join the civil service, Baroness Stowell has had an esteemed career spanning government and the media. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she shares what it was like during her time as Leader of the House of the Lords and the top advice for succeeding in the workplace.

From the Commons to the Lords, Baroness Luciana Berger is a steadfast campaigner for women and girls and antisemitism. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she shares her journey into politics, her work cross party and how she juggles being a working mum. 

Baroness Helic tells me ‘life is for living,’ and her journey from Bosnia Herzegovina to Westminster is a story worth sharing. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she discusses her thoughts on current foreign policy and why she continues to champion the rights of women and girls across the globe.

The first woman to serve as General Secretary of the TUC, Baroness O’ Grady has dedicated her life to fighting for workers and the labour movement. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she discusses the work of the TUC during COVID and why parts of the House of Lords need reform. 

Entrepreneur turned MP turned Peer, Baroness Rachel Maclean has had a fascinating journey to the Lords. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she talks about bringing her business experience to the Commons, the impact of Brexit and why she is unafraid to tackle the big issues head on in the upper chamber. 

Politician, political commentator and political advisor- Baroness Hazarika brings a wealth of experience to the red benches. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she lifts the lid on her political journey, her broadcasting career and the unusual way in which the Lords operates. 

Baroness Morgan is the first serving Secretary of State to enter the Lords- pub trivia question right there! In this episode of Her Voice in the House she shares what it was like moving from the green to the red benches and the issues that she is championing as a Peer.

As one of the architects of the Cameron Government, Baroness Kate Fall served as Deputy Chief of Staff to David Cameron and helped to shape a new type of conservatism. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she unpicks the path to government, how geopolitics shaped her career and what it was really like working behind the famous black door.

As she celebrates ten years in the Lords, Baroness Dido Harding shares with Her Voice in the House the story of her grandfather and how he inspired her journey into public service. She also discusses her work as Head of NHS Test and Trace during COVID and the unusual way she found out she was being made a Peer. 

From Swansea to San Steffan, Baroness Finn is a true trailblazer. With a record of reforming government and the civil service, she sits down with Her Voice in the House to talk about her work across Whitehall, her time in Number 10 , behind the scenes at the funeral of Lady Thatcher and the secret to succeeding in politics and public life. 

As the leader of the Green Party from 2012-2016, Baroness Natalie Bennett was part of the first ‘green wave.’ Passionate about saving the planet and preserving it for future generations, she shares her vision for a green future and how she contributes to the work of the House of Lords in this episode of Her Voice in the House. 

A real champion of social mobility, Baroness Stedman Scott has served in one of Whitehall’s toughest departments. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she shares how the Salvation Army shaped her life and the guiding principles that influence her work as a Peer.

The first female Chair of Ways and Means and one of the longest serving female MPs in UK parliamentary history - Baroness Dame Eleanor Laing has achieved many firsts. A true trailblazer for women, in this episode of Her Voice in the House Baroness Laing discusses her journey from student politics to the Speaker’s Chair, the difference between the Commons and the Lords and how she’s inspiring women...

As the first female Plaid Cymru Peer and for a time, the youngest member of the House of Lords, Baroness Smith turned heads when she was enobled. In this latest episode of Her Voice in the House she shares how she spotlights the interests of Wales in the Chamber and why Plaid Cymru has a place in Westminster.

As the wife of Sir Christopher Meyer, former UK Ambassador to the United States, Baroness Catherine Meyer was witness to some of the most historic moments in our shared history. But she has a story of her own - fighting for access to her children and supporting other parents who have experience child abduction. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, Baroness Meyer shares her remarkable story a...

From Number 10 to the red benches, Baroness JoJo Penn has had a fascinating career serving a Prime Minister and serving in government. In this episode she shares her insights into being a government whip, a Treasury Minister and her work championing the early years. 

If the Lords chamber is the ultimate stage, then Baroness Wilcox of Newport is a top performer. With a prestigious teaching and local government background, Lady Wilcox shares her journey from Wales to Westminster in this new episode of Her Voice in the House. 

What was it like to keep the House of Lords running during COVID and the tumultuous days of Brexit? Former Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Evans of Bowes Park sits down with me for this latest episode of Her Voice in the House to share her experiences and shed light on how the upper chamber really works. 

In this episode I am joined by Baroness Margaret Jay of Paddington. An esteemed journalist, third sector professional and former Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Jay has had a prestigious career in public life and public service. In this episode, she shares with me her insights into how the Lords operates and discusses some of the big moments of her parliamentary career. 

Welcome to the first episode of Her Voice in the House, the new podcast that through the eyes and ears of female Peers, will lift the lid on what the House of Lords is really like. In their own words they will share what it’s like to be a Peer, the issues they’re championing and their views on the role of the upper chamber and it’s place in both the UK and global democracies.  In this first episod...

“Post ambition politics.”
 “Expert.”
 “Undervalued.” 
“Civilised.” “Very important work.” Is this how you would describe the House of Lords? These are just some of the words used to describe the House of Lords by the Members that sit there. Despite making up 30% of its total membership, female Peers that sit in Parliament’s second chamber are frequently overlooked. Her Voice in the House is a new...