Bruce Grocott, Baron Grocott

Bruce Grocott, Baron Grocott, is a British politician and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2001. Previously, he was a Member of Parliament for four terms between 1974 and 2001, representing constituencies in Staffordshire and Shropshire. During his parliamentary career, he served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Tony Blair and held various government roles, including Chief Whip in the House of Lords. A former academic and television presenter, he also served as the Chancellor of the University of Leicester from 2013 to 2018 and remains a vocal advocate for parliamentary reform.