Richard Benyon
Profile
Richard Benyon, Baron Benyon, is a British politician and member of the House of Lords who has served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household since November 2024. A former officer in the British Army, he represented the Newbury constituency as a Conservative Member of Parliament from 2005 to 2019. Throughout his career, he has held several ministerial roles, including Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy. He is a significant landowner and has been involved in various charitable and public service roles, including his work as a patron for Berkshire Vision.
Details
- Born
- 1960-10-21 · 65 years old
- Birth place
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Education
- Bradfield College, Royal Agricultural College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- Career
- British Army officer, Newbury District Councillor
