Peter Ricketts, Baron Ricketts

Peter Ricketts, Baron Ricketts, is a British senior diplomat and life peer who has served as a crossbencher in the House of Lords since 2016. A career diplomat, he held several high-profile positions, including Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Permanent Secretary for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the UK's first National Security Adviser. He also served as HM Ambassador to France from 2012 to 2016. Known for his expertise in foreign policy and security, he has been an active voice in parliamentary debates regarding international relations and government accountability.