Waheed Alli, Baron Alli

Waheed Alli, Baron Alli is a British media entrepreneur and politician who has served as a life peer in the House of Lords since 1998. As the first openly gay peer in the UK Parliament, he has been a prominent advocate for LGBT rights, including the repeal of Section 28 and the equalization of the age of consent. Before his political career, he held executive roles in major television production companies such as Planet 24 and Silvergate Media. He remains a significant figure within the Labour Party, known for his fundraising efforts and his close ties to party leadership.