Robert Hayward, Baron Hayward

Robert Hayward, Baron Hayward, is a British Conservative Party politician and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2015. Previously, he was the Member of Parliament for Kingswood from 1983 to 1992. Beyond his parliamentary career, Hayward is a prominent psephologist and political analyst, widely recognized for his expertise in opinion polling and election forecasting. He has held various leadership roles in industry associations, including the British Soft Drinks Association and the British Beer and Pub Association, and is a noted advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, having co-founded the world's first gay rugby union team, the Kings Cross Steelers.