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flag Richard Walker, ex-Iceland boss, to become Labour peer in Starmer’s push to boost party’s influence in House of Lords.

flag Richard Walker, former chairman of Iceland supermarket, is set to be appointed a Labour peer by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as part of a group of around 25 new House of Lords members. flag Walker, who previously supported the Conservatives and considered running for Parliament, left the party in 2023, citing its departure from his centrist values, and endorsed Labour ahead of the 2024 election. flag He is known for advocating affordable infant formula, reducing plastic use, and combating shoplifting through a £1 customer reward scheme. flag The appointments aim to strengthen Labour’s presence in the Lords, where it remains outnumbered by Conservatives and other groups despite its Commons majority. flag The move is expected to help advance legislation, though Labour will still trail by nearly 50 seats until it removes hereditary peers.

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