Philippa Stroud, Baroness Stroud

Philippa Stroud, Baroness Stroud is a British politician and life peer in the House of Lords. A prominent figure in conservative think tanks, she co-founded the Centre for Social Justice and has served as CEO of the Legatum Institute and the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. She previously worked as a special adviser to Iain Duncan Smith, playing a key role in the development of welfare reforms such as Universal Credit. In 2024, she was appointed chair of the Low Pay Commission. Her political career is defined by a focus on poverty alleviation, family policy, and post-Brexit trade strategies.