Robin Teverson, Baron Teverson, was made a working peer in 2006 after serving as Liberal Democrat MEP for Cornwall and West Plymouth from 1994 to 1999, where he played a key role in securing Objective One status for Cornwall. 

He has held senior roles in the European Liberal Democrats, including Chief Whip, and has chaired several House of Lords EU committees, including inquiries into external affairs and the Arctic.

 Born in 1952 and educated at the University of Exeter, he has also served in local government and held senior party finance and executive roles.