Gail Rebuck nominated as a peer by Ed Miliband

Publisher Gail Rebuck is one of 22 new working peers announced by Downing Street today.

Dame Gail, the chairman of Penguin Random House, was nominated by Labour leader Ed Miliband.

He said she would be an asset to the House of Lords.

“Gail Rebuck has made a huge contribution to British business. As one of the founders of World Book Day she has also helped millions of young people experience the joy of reading,” he said.