May 29, 2010
Marbles Reunited campaign founder to become life peer
Richard Allan, whilst an MP, founded the Parthenon 2004 campaign in 2002, which was later re-branded as Marbles Reunited. Richard stood down as an MP in 2005.
Following the recent General Election, a Dissolution honours list has been released (as happens every time there is a new Parliament), of new Peers & Life Peers. Richard Allan has been named as one of the new Life Peers who will be entering the House of Lords, where he will hopefully be able to resume some of his efforts in lobbying for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
A number of other former MPs who were strong supporters of the campaign for reunification of the Parthenon Marbles are also due to enter the House of Lords.
From:
Daily Telegraph
Dissolution honours: the full list of new peers
This is the full list of the new members of the House of Lords created in the Dissolution Honours.
Published: 8:00AM BST 29 May 2010Labour life peers:
Hilary Armstrong, chief whip under Tony Blair, stood down as MP for Durham North West at general election.
Des Browne, former defence secretary, stood down as MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun at general election.
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