Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been appointed to the House of Lords, joining 25 other new peers in one of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's final acts before an anticipated change in government.

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a brilliant mayor who has transformed London for the better

Sir Sadiq, a Labour peer, is among 15 nominees from his party, which also includes broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea. The Liberal Democrats will welcome five new peers, the Conservatives three, and two cross-bench members, including former cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald and retired judge Sir Brian Leveson.

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thoroughly deserved

Downing Street confirmed the nominations, stating the King intends to confer peerages. These appointments are distinct from the "resignation honours" typically granted by departing prime ministers. The list, described as cross-party, was reportedly in development before Sir Keir announced his resignation as Labour leader.

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He has cut violent crime to record lows, cleaned up the capital's air, delivered the Elizabeth Line, and got London building council homes again

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, criticized the appointments as "the uniparty writ large," noting his party received no peerages. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey expressed delight over his party's new members, highlighting their expertise in areas like agricultural economics and offshore wind energy.

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honoured to be given a peerage