Judith Vivienne Blake, Baroness Blake of Leeds is a British Labour politician serving as a life peer in the House of Lords since 2021. She serves as a Baroness-in-Waiting in the House of Lords.
Official portrait, 2024
During 2026, many wildfires have occurred across the United Kingdom, fuelled by several record-breaking heatwaves. As of 10 August, over 23,359 ha have been burnt, with 72 fires larger than 30 ha bein
Judith Blake, Baroness Blake of Leeds
…On 11 July 2024, she became a Baroness-In-Waiting (Government Whip) in the House of Lords. On 14 August 2026, she was appointed Fire Minister amid widespread wildfires. She was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours…
Fire-damaged moorland near Aviemore
Fire damage in Calderdale.
A fire on Arthur's Seat on 25 May.
On 14 August, an alert was sent to phones in England and Wales about the risk of wildfires.