Boris Johnson’s Controversial New Peer Joins House of Lords, Alongside Elected Mayor

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At just 30 years old, Charlotte Owen, a former special adviser, has become Britain’s youngest life peer, despite having predominantly held behind-the-scenes political roles in both Johnson’s and successor Liz Truss’ administrations.

These appointments are expected to contribute to a reduction in the average age of the Lords, which stood at 71 as of March this year.

Eventually, she assumed the role of a senior parliamentary assistant to the former prime minister in 2020.