FORMER Trades Union Congress boss Frances O’Grady has taken her seat on the red benches in the House of Lords.
The 63-year-old wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony, where she swore the oath of allegiance to the King.
She was supported by former TUC general secretary Lord Monks and Baroness Prosser, who previously served as deputy general secretary of the Transport & General Workers Union.