Baroness Meyer Faces Suspension for Racist Remark and Unwanted Physical Contact

The House of Lords recommends a three-week suspension and behavior training after incidents involving racial harassment and personal boundaries during a parliamentary trip.

Baroness Catherine Meyer referred to British-Asian peer Lord Dholakia as 'Lord Poppadom' twice during a parliamentary trip to Rwanda in February 2024.
The racial element of the remarks was deemed an aggravating factor in the House of Lords Conduct Committee's findings.
In a separate incident, Meyer touched Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy's braids without consent, which the committee described as humiliating and degrading.
Meyer initially denied the allegations but later admitted to the incidents, attributing her behavior to fatigue and alcohol consumption.
The Conduct Committee has recommended a three-week suspension and bespoke behavior training to address her actions.