The Lord Brennan of Canton
Labour
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Brennan of Canton's full title is The Lord Brennan of Canton. His name is Kevin Denis Brennan, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Daily attendance allowance
£5,194
14 days attended across 1 published month
Overnight / accommodation
£1,167
Travel claims
£1,173
Attendance £696
· European £477
Total claimed
£7,534
Source: House of Lords Finance Office monthly publications, refreshed on the 5th of each month.
Lords votes · 2026
189 divisions
4 Content(2.1%)
124 Not-Content(65.6%)
61 didn't vote(32.3%)
2026-04-23
Not-Content
152–207
Not-Content
2026-03-26
Not-Content
115–197
Not-Content
2026-03-26
Not-Content
64–140
Not-Content
2026-03-25
Not-Content
95–137
Not-Content
2026-01-12
Not-Content
201–169
Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
131–127
Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
194–130
Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
168–178
Not-Content
2026-01-05
Not-Content
210–131
Content
Source: lordsvotes-api.parliament.uk. "Result" shows the headline
Content vs Not-Content tally (including tellers). The Lords doesn't
publish a "didn't vote" attendance roll like the Commons, so the
figure above conflates absence with abstention.
Recent Hansard contributions · latest 25
2026-09-09
Funeral Directors: Regulatory Regime
My Lords, it is quite shocking that, in this third decade of the 21st century, there are currently no minimum standards of care for the deceased, and there is no system of statutory professional regulation or duty of care to a person after they have died
My Lords, to some, compulsory voting might seem a rather illiberal proposal. Have the Government considered incentivised voting instead, perhaps in the form of a National Lottery draw for all voters on the occasion of each general election, with the winn
2026-09-01
Touring: Impact of EU Exit
My Lords, as a member of the European Affairs Committee, I went on a cultural exchange coalition delegation, with the noble Baroness, Lady Bull. I also played in a band with the new Prime Minister. Has she had a chance to talk to the new Prime Minister a
2026-07-02
Live Music
My Lords, I start by drawing the House’s attention to my declaration in the register of interests, including my membership of the Musicians’ Union and the Ivors Academy. It will not surprise a number of colleagues here that I will take this opportunity o
2026-07-02
Live Music
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution of live music to the UK’s culture and economy.
2026-06-01
Devolved Public Services: Funding
My Lords, as a former chief adviser to the previous First Minister, I encourage Ministers to take a positive attitude towards the new Government in Wales, even if it is not of the colour I would have wanted, and to continue those talks. While endorsing e
2026-06-01
Sovereign AI Fund
My Lords, my noble friend Lady Berger listed a number of countries that have decided to go down another path in terms of developing sovereign AI. Can the Minister outline to us why the UK is not choosing to take that path and rather may be relying, as so
2026-05-19
King’s Speech
My Lords, I too echo the congratulations to the two maiden speakers who we have heard so far this evening: the noble Lord, Lord Hobby, who I worked closely with when I was a shadow schools Minister, and the noble Lord, Lord Blackwater. I particularly enj
2026-05-19
King’s Speech
I thought I was just getting old.
My Lords, I respect the views that have already been expressed. I also respect the views of the elected House on this matter, which have been expressed to us quite clearly on a number of occasions. This is an improved amendment that the noble Baroness, L
My Lords, I rise to speak for the first time on this Bill, and I apologise to the House for doing so rather late in the day. The noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, has just explained why I have not been participating actively before: for the last year or so I h
2026-03-03
Gibraltar Treaty
My Lords, I have recently joined the European Affairs Committee. Does the Minister agree that it might be better, when we consider all this, to take on board what the Government of Gibraltar think its impact will be on business in Gibraltar, rather than,
2026-03-02
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
My Lords, can I encourage my noble friend the Minister to regard these questions as a sort of canary in the coal mine? The Government’s original opt-out proposals on AI exemptions obviously caused a great deal of consternation in the House, and I think t
2026-01-27
Hospitality Businesses
My Lords, I note the rather grumpy welcome from the Opposition for the measures that the Government have taken. I say, let the good times roll. This is a tremendous announcement, particularly for pub-goers and for gig-goers. However, is any consideration
2026-01-26
Grass-roots Music Venues
My Lords, the Minister will be aware that I am leading a fan-led review of live music as commissioned by the Culture Committee in the House of Commons. One of the things that comes clearly from fans’ voices is that they are happy to pay a levy if they kn
2026-01-22
Creative Industries: Freelance Champion
My Lords—
2026-01-19
Public Inquiries: Costs
My Lords, in relation to my noble friend the Minister’s earlier remarks about the implementation of the recommendations of public inquiries, many of us would have liked to have seen the Leveson 2 recommendations implemented. But I commend the Government
2026-01-16
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
That the Bill do now pass.
2026-01-16
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
My Lords, I thank everyone for their contributions this morning. This will be a very brief debate, I hope, which will soon come to a conclusion.
As has been said, this Bill emerged from the review of the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, of the events at th
2026-01-15
Ministry of Defence: Budget Shortfall
My Lords, I welcome the Government’s commitment to increasing defence spending. It is not just about the quantum; it is also about dealing with project overruns and delays, cancelled projects, poor management and the contract overspending that we saw un
2026-01-08
Buses: Safety and Security
My Lords, Covid had a big impact on the number of people using our buses. What is the Government’s latest assessment of take-up of bus use post Covid, and what are the Government doing to promote the use of buses to the public?
2025-12-17
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
My Lords, I understand that no amendments to this Bill have been set down, and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or speak in Committee. Therefore, unless any noble Lord objects, I beg to move that the order of commitm
2025-12-17
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
That the order of commitment be discharged.
2025-11-17
Artificial Intelligence Legislation
My Lords, I very much welcome the meeting that is taking place tomorrow, which came out of the commitments made by the Government during the passage of the data Bill. However, I understand that, notwithstanding the fact that the Government are not going
2025-11-17
Artificial Intelligence Legislation
My Lords—
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Register of Interests · 5 entries on file
Declarations under the Lords Code of Conduct. Free text — no monetary values, no hours worked. A declaration that an interest exists, not a claim about its size.
Category 6: Gifts, benefits and hospitality
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Two tickets and hospitality received from The Football Association for Bon Jovi concert at Wembley Stadium, 9 September 2026
registered 2026-09-29
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Ticket and hospitality received from the Ivors Academy to attend Ivor Novello Awards, 21 May 2026
registered 2026-06-01
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Two tickets and hospitality received from S4C to attend Wales v Italy Six Nations rugby match, Cardiff, 14 March 2026
registered 2026-03-19
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Ticket and hospitality received from Hestview Ltd to attend Cheltenham Festival, 10 March 2026
registered 2026-03-19
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Ticket and hospitality received from the Ivor Academy to attend the Ivor Academy Honours, 2 October 2025
registered 2025-10-09 · amended 2025-10-13
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Party history
2001-06-07 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2009-06-09 → 2010-05-06
Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Further Education, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs) (also Department for Children, Schools and Families)
2009-06-09 → 2010-05-06
Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (also Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)
2008-10-05 → 2009-06-09
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Third Sector)
2007-06-29 → 2008-10-05
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Children, Young People and Families)
2006-05-05 → 2007-06-28
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
2005-05-10 → 2006-05-05
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
Opposition posts
2023-09-07 → 2024-05-30
Shadow Minister (Victims and Sentencing)
2017-07-03 → 2020-04-10
Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts and Heritage)
2016-10-09 → 2017-07-03
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts and Heritage)
2015-09-18 → 2016-10-09
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
2010-10-08 → 2015-09-18
Shadow Minister (Education)
2010-05-12 → 2010-10-08
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
Committee memberships
2010-07-12 → 2011-01-17
Public Administration Committee
2001-07-16 → 2005-01-19
Public Administration Committee
2020-03-02 → 2024-01-15
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
2020-03-10 → 2024-01-15
Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation
2021-11-09 → 2021-11-17
Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill
2022-01-18 → 2024-05-30
Welsh Grand Committee
2022-02-02 → 2022-02-09
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
2022-03-09 → 2022-03-22
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
2022-12-07 → 2022-12-14
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill
2023-01-25 → 2023-02-01
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill
2023-06-07 → 2023-06-12
Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] Second Reading Committee
2023-06-14 → 2023-06-19
Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL]
2024-05-01 → 2024-05-08
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
2026-01-27 → present
European Affairs Committee
Contact
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APPGs (2026) · 1 active officership(s)
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cabin Air Quality
Subject Group
|
Officer | Brightside Strategy | 4 | 2027-07-10 |
One row per active APPG. Funder names link out via the
/appgs Top secretariat funders panel — click any funder
there to open its full relationship graph. Officer matching is name-based against
the parliament.uk register text and may miss titled / hyphenated variants.
Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
members of either House who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
3 bills
2 as lead sponsor
1 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2024-10-16 | |
| Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill | Sponsored | Committee stage | 2023-12-06 | |
| Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2021-06-16 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.