Ex-Boris Johnson adviser joins Lords as youngest peer
Charlotte Owen, a former advisor to Boris Johnson joins the House of Lords as its youngest member.A 30-year-old former adviser to Boris Johnson has joined the House of Lords as its youngest peer.
She also worked as an intern for Mr Johnson when he was foreign secretary, as well as a parliamentary assistant to Conservative MPs Alok Sharma and Sir Jake Berry before joining No 10 as a special adviser in 2021. Charlotte Owen was present when Boris Johnson announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in July last year
Lord Houchen of High Leven, who was also nominated for a peerage by Mr Johnson, has been the mayor of Tees Valley since 2017.an investigation into claims of "corruption" at the Teesworks development is ongoingHowever, Lord Houchen has defended his appointment, saying he was on the list because of his efforts on Mr Johnson's levelling-up agenda.Lords, except those who are government ministers or hold specific roles, do not receive a salary.
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