Lord Andrew Lansley is a member of the UK House of Lords, having been appointed in 2015 following an 18-year career in the House of Commons. During his time in government, he served for four years in the Cabinet as a senior member of the UK Government, including as Secretary... Read more
Lord Andrew Lansley is a member of the UK House of Lords, having been appointed in 2015 following an 18-year career in the House of Commons. During his time in government, he served for four years in the Cabinet as a senior member of the UK Government, including as Secretary of State for Health, where he was responsible for the National Health Service and public health in England, overseeing a budget of approximately £105 billion. He subsequently served as Leader of the House of Commons.
Earlier in his career, Lord Lansley played a key role at the heart of government policy and political strategy. He was Director of Research for Margaret Thatcher from 1989 to 1990 and for Prime Minister John Major from 1990 to 1995, contributing to the development of policy during a pivotal period in UK politics. Following the 1992 General Election victory, his influence in shaping government policy was particularly significant. He was appointed a Privy Councillor in 2010.
Before entering Parliament, Lord Lansley built a strong foundation in business and public policy, serving as Deputy Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce and as a senior official in the Department of Trade and Industry.
His public service has been recognised through numerous honours. He was awarded a CBE in 1995, appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire in 2016, and in 2025 received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, from the Emperor of Japan.
Lord Lansley currently serves as Strategic Counsel at LOW Associates, where he provides insight on policy, regulation, and international affairs. He brings to his work a wealth of experience across government, business, and global engagement.