Political Peerages 2020 The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify Her intention of conferring the following Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life. From: 22 December 2020 The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify Her intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned: Nominations from the Leader of the Conservative Party: Rt Hon Sir Richard Benyon – former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and MP for Newbury. Peter Cruddas – businessman and philanthropist. Dame Jacqueline Foster – formerly Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party in the European Parliament and Member of the European Parliament for North West England.