"Sam FrancisPolitical reporter PA Media Olympic medal-winning swimmer and campaigner Sharron Davies has been named as one of three new Conservative peers. Ms Davies, a vocal critic of trans women in women's sport, was nominated by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. The Tories said it was in recognition of her sporting achievements and her campaigning on women's rights. Iceland supermarket chairman Richard Walker and former Number 10 communications director Matthew Doyle are among 25 new Labour peers nominated by Sir Keir Starmer."
"Iceland supermarket chairman Richard Walker and former Number 10 communications director Matthew Doyle are among 25 new Labour peers nominated by Sir Keir Starmer. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey nominated five new peers. A Labour spokesperson said the new titles would allow the government to "deliver on our mandate from the British people" and "correct" the imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords, where the Tories currently have more representation."
Sharron Davies, an Olympic medal-winning swimmer and campaigner, has been appointed one of three new Conservative peers. Ms Davies has been a vocal critic of trans women competing in women's sport and was nominated by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. The Conservative Party described the appointment as recognition of her sporting achievements and campaigning on women's rights. Sir Keir Starmer nominated 25 new Labour peers, including Richard Walker and Matthew Doyle, while Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey nominated five new peers. A Labour spokesperson said the new titles would allow the government to deliver its mandate and correct Labour underrepresentation in the House of Lords.
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