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I, Eleanor, Baroness Laing of Elderslie, do swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
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Baroness Laing of Elderslie
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Baroness Laing of Elderslie
@EleanorLaingUK
DBE PC. Former MP for #EppingForest (1997-2024) and Commons Deputy Speaker (2013-24). The first woman Chairman of Ways & Means.
- Sir Alan Haselhurst was a great parliamentarian. I learned a lot from him, particularly about chairing an unruly Chamber. As Chairman of Ways & Means and senior Deputy Speaker, he was fair but strict. He also made a valued contribution to the Lords and will be greatly missed.
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🥳Today Sharon Davis, National Co-ordinator of the #SirDavidAmessChildrensParliament, Baroness Uddin & Head Teacher, Harriet Phelps-Davis met with @dianabarran @EleanorLaingUK and the @LordSpeaker in the @UKHouseofLords to discuss the next steps for the @_cparliament. 🙏🏻A big
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Thanks to all of the parliamentarians, council leaders & conservation groups who were able to join us in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons last night, to celebrate the start of the anniversary of the Epping Forest Act, where it began 150 years ago benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/05/20/epp…
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Meet the Peer: Baroness Dame Eleanor Laing ✨ Baroness Laing was one of the longest serving female MPs, representing Epping Forest for 27 years. She also served as a Deputy Speaker for over 10 years. She entered the @UKHouseofLords in 2024. 🎧 Full interview link in bio.
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Superb cross-party support at Speaker’s House for the @1001CDF. Thank you @LordBlunkett, @SharonHodgsonMP, @EleanorLaingUK, for your passion for giving every baby the best start in life❤️ Celebrating the first birthday of the @1001CDF with a packed room of supporters.
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There are just two weeks to go until the @Conservatives Party Spring Conference in Harrogate. See you there? @Tories4Business will be participating in the ‘Unlocking Business in the North’ session. Join us! Register: conservatives.com/spring-confere…
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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has been elected the fifth Lord Speaker. Lord Forsyth will take office and preside from the woolsack for the first time as Lord Speaker on 2 February. Read more parliament.uk/business/news/…
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"Gray’s compelling narrative brings this fascinating lady to life" 📚 @EleanorLaingUK reviews @amygraywrites' 'Red Duchess: Kitty Atholl, A Rebel in Westminster' | @TheHistoryPress - Baroness Laing of Elderslie repostedA joy to be amongst friends at the Epping Forest & Commons Committee dinner at Painters' Hall. Proud of what we have achieved together over the past 3 years for these internationally important charities, and delighted we have such a brilliant new Chair to lead us forward. 🌳
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Declaration of the Day: Baroness Eleanor Laing has signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration. With her long service in Parliament and focus on children’s welfare, Baroness Laing’s support reinforces that babies must be at the heart of policy. 👶🌍 #1001CriticalDays
- Baroness Laing of Elderslie repostedFantastic @Southend_Tories summer lunch at the Lawns in Rochford today. Superb speech by @EleanorLaingUK and lovely to be joined by our Police Fire & Crime Commissioner @Hirst4EssexPFCC and Deputy Leader of Essex County Council @LouiseMcKinlay.
