Roy Kennedy, Baron Kennedy of Southwark

The Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Official portrait, 2024
Chief Whip of the House of Lords
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms
Assumed office
10 July 2024
Prime MinisterKeir Starmer
Preceded byThe Baroness Williams of Trafford
Opposition Chief Whip of the House of Lords
In office
1 June 2021 – 5 July 2024
Party LeaderKeir Starmer
Preceded byThe Lord McAvoy
Succeeded byThe Baroness Williams of Trafford
Member of the House of Lords
Life peerage
21 June 2010
Personal details
BornRoy Francis Kennedy
(1962-11-09) 9 November 1962
Lambeth, London, England
PartyLabour Co-op
SpouseAlicia Kennedy
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Roy Francis Kennedy, Baron Kennedy of Southwark, PC (born 9 November 1962) is a British politician and life peer serving as Chief Whip of the Labour Party in the UK House of Lords since 2024. He is a member of the Labour and Co-operative Parties.