John Shipley, Baron Shipley
The Lord Shipley | |
|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing and Planning | |
| In office 12 October 2017 – 21 August 2019 | |
| Leader | Sir Vince Cable Jo Swinson |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Tim Farron |
| Leader of Newcastle City Council | |
| In office 10 May 2006 – 1 September 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Arnold |
| Succeeded by | David Faulkner |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2010 Life Peerage | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 July 1946 |
| Political party | Liberal (until 1988) Liberal Democrats (1988–present) |
| Alma mater | University College London |
John Warren Shipley, Baron Shipley, OBE (born 5 July 1946) is a British politician who has been a life peer in the House of Lords since 2010. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he previously served as leader of Newcastle City Council between 2006 and 2010. He is also a supporter of Sunderland AFC