David Garro Trefgarne, 2nd Baron Trefgarne, is a British Conservative politician. He was the longest-serving member of the House of Lords from 2021 to 2026.
Official portrait, 2020
House of Lords Act 1999
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The House of Lords Act 1999 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which reformed the House of Lords, one of the chambers of Parliament. The act was given royal assent on 11 November 1999.
David Trefgarne, 2nd Baron Trefgarne
…Lord Trefgarne was a member of the House of Lords as one of the ninety hereditary peers elected by their colleagues to remain after the passing of the House of Lords Act of 1999 until 2026. According to the Electoral Reform Society, he has since blocked further reform of the Lords, tabling 'wrecking' amendments to a draft Bill…
Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997–2007)
Margaret Beckett, Leader of the House of Commons, introduced the Bill
William Hague, the Conservative Leader of the Opposition, led the opposition to the act
Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, was made a life peer in 1999