Ranbir Singh Suri, a successful UK businessman, has become the second ever turbaned Sikh to be elevated to the House of Lords. Now known as Baron Suri of Ealing, he was introduced to the Upper House on October 13 2014, supported by Lord Popat and Lord Leigh of Hurley. However, he only delivered his maiden speech in the House of Lords on January 15 contributing to the debate on Mental-Healthcare provision.
Lord Suri has lived in Ealing for the past 36 years during which he has served in various capacities including being a magistrate at Ealing and Acton Magistrates Courts, a probation liaison committee member at Ealing Magistrates Court, General Commissioner of Income Tax and Mentor to The Prince’s Youth Business Trust.
“I feel humbled and honoured on being elevated to the House of Lords. With my vast experience in voluntary, public services and business, the Peerage will give me a good opportunity for serving the country through this exciting role. Little did I know back in 1974 when I emigrated from Kenya to the UK, that I would be bestowed with this great honour to work alongside your Lordships to continue contributing towards building a cohesive multicultural society in this country. This great British institution has taken a praiseworthy step by bringing into its fold people of different faiths.”