Mark Cubitt, 5th Baron Ashcombe
Mark Edward Cubitt, 5th Baron Ashcombe (born 29 February 1964), is a British hereditary peer and Conservative politician. In an October 2022 by-election, he was elected to replace The Earl of Home in the House of Lords following Home's death in August.[1] He is a second cousin of Queen Camilla.
The Lord Ashcombe | |
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 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| as an elected hereditary peer 20 October 2022 | |
| By-election | 20 October 2022 |
| Preceded by | The 15th Earl of Home |
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| Born | Mark Edward Cubitt 29 February 1964 |
| Political party | Conservative |
Coat of arms of Cubitt, Baron Ashcombe: Chequy Or and Gules on a pile Argent, a lion's head erased Sable
According to his candidate statement, Cubitt has a degree in civil engineering from Imperial College London, and has spent his career in the insurance industry, specialising in the energy sector. He lives in London and Hampshire.[2]
References
- "Conservative hereditary peers' by-election, October 2022: result" (PDF). Parliament.uk. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- "Hereditary peers' by-election" (PDF). House of Lords. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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