The former leader of the National Party, Stuart Freeman, has been granted a life peerage in the latest set of appointments from the Royal Household.
In the Letters Patent issued late last night, Mr Freeman has been granted a life peerage and bestowed the title of Lord Freeman of Inveraray.
Freeman has spent a long period of time working within the political world, holding numerous senior appointments including lord chancellor & secretary of state for justice.
Freeman also previously served as Deputy Prime Minister under HaroldRHRothschild in July 2025.
He will enter the Lords following his “outstanding contribution to public life and commitment to service”.