Summary
Sharron Davies, an Olympic swimmer, was named a Conservative peer for her sports career and work on women's rights. Richard Walker, chairman of an Iceland supermarket, is also a new peer. These appointments are part of a larger group of new peers nominated across different political parties.
Key Facts
- Sharron Davies, an Olympic swimmer, became a Conservative peer.
- Davies is known for her views on trans women competing in women's sports.
- Richard Walker, leader at Iceland supermarket, was nominated as a Labour peer.
- Matthew Doyle, former communication director at Number 10, also became a Labour peer.
- The Conservative and Labour parties have both added new members to the House of Lords.
- Labour said these new appointments aim to balance representation in the House of Lords.
