David, Lord Triesman was the Labour Party’s principal spokesperson on Foreign Affairs in the House of Lords. Lord Triesman joined the Lords in 2004 after serving as Labour’s General Secretary between 2001 and 2003. In Parliament Lord Triesman served in a range of departments, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as a Permanent Parliamentary Under Secretary of State. A devoted Tottenham Hotspur fan, he became the first independent Chairman of the UK’s Football Association in 2008.
Lord Triesman was a founding member of the European Leadership Network, and a former Executive and Advisory Board member. We are saddened to report his passing, 30 January 2026, and remain indebted for his support, wisdom, and commitment to the ELN and its mission.
