London Mayor Sadiq Khan was appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to multiple reports. The appointment is part of a larger list of 26 new peers announced just days before Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's expected ascension to prime minister.
Key Takeaways
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This move comes just days before Starmer hands over power to Andy Burnham. Khan will continue serving as London's mayor while participating in lawmaking processes in the upper chamber. He has stated he does not wish to take on a ministerial role under Burnham.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of New Peers | 1 Difference | Reuters and The Guardian report 26 new peers; Daily Mail reports 15 new Labour peers. | ▼ |
| Appointment To House Of Lords | Broad Agreement | Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords by Keir Starmer. | |
| Khan's Future Role | Broad Agreement | Khan will continue as London mayor, no ministerial role under Burnham. |
Number Of New Peers
▼Reuters and The Guardian report 26 new peers; Daily Mail reports 15 new Labour peers.
Appointment To House Of Lords
Broad AgreementSadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords by Keir Starmer.
Khan's Future Role
Broad AgreementKhan will continue as London mayor, no ministerial role under Burnham.
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Khan's appointment allows him to participate in the lawmaking process as a member of parliament's upper chamber, which typically revises and scrutinizes laws proposed by the House of Commons. Despite his new role, Khan will continue serving as London's mayor until at least 2028, when his third term ends.
According to The Guardian, sources close to Khan have stated that he has no wish to be a minister in Burnham’s government and is committed to focusing on the last two years of his mayoral term. The appointment has sparked criticism from some quarters, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accusing the House of Lords of being 'the uniparty writ large.'
Khan's supporters argue that Starmer's appointments aim to rebalance the House of Lords, which has been dominated by Conservatives for years. The appointment also includes other notable figures such as former army chief General Patrick Sanders and Carphone Warehouse founder David Ross.
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