Peter John, Baron John of Southwark
British politician
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Peter Charles John, Baron John of Southwark is a British politician.
The Lord John of Southwark | |
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Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Leader of Southwark London Borough Council | |
| In office 19 May 2010 – 16 September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Stanton |
| Succeeded by | Kieron Williams |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| Life peerage 7 January 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Labour |
Career
John became leader of Southwark Labour in 2004, after being first elected to South Camberwell ward in 2002.[1] In 2020, he stepped down as leader of Southwark London Borough Council after 10 years.[2] He was given a life peerage as a part of 2025 Political Peerages and he was created Baron John of Southwark, of Pattiswick in the County of Essex, on 7 January 2026.[3][4]
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