John Horam
Profile
John Horam, Baron Horam, is a British politician and life peer who has served in the House of Lords since 2013. His extensive parliamentary career began in the House of Commons, where he represented the Labour Party, the Social Democratic Party, and the Conservative Party, making him a rare figure to have served as a minister under both Labour and Conservative governments. An economist by training, he has focused on economic policy, regional development, and environmental issues throughout his career. He is a founder of the Common Sense Group and has advocated for policies including vocational training, housing investment, and a balanced approach to fiscal management.
Details
- Born
- 1939-03-07 · 87 years old
- Birth place
- Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Education
- Silcoates School, St Catharine's College, Cambridge
- Career
- Market research officer, economic journalist for the Financial Times and The Economist, business consultant, Chair of Circle Thirty Three Housing Association, Commissioner at the Electoral Commission
