London Mayor Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed London Mayor Sadiq Khan and 25 other individuals to the House of Lords, just days before he is due to hand power to his successor, Andy Burnham, on Monday, July 20, 2026. The list, confirmed on Thursday, July 16, includes figures from across the political spectrum and various professional backgrounds, granting them the ability to participate in the legislative process of Parliament's unelected upper chamber.

Khan, who will continue in his elected role as Mayor of London, is among 16 Labour nominees. The list also includes five Liberal Democrats, three Conservatives, and two crossbench peers. Notable appointments include broadcaster and Labour supporter June Sarpong, former Unison general secretary Christina McAnea, former army chief General Patrick Sanders, Carphone Warehouse founder David Ross, and retired senior judge Sir Brian Leveson, who led the inquiry into press standards. Former Cabinet Secretary Sir Chris Wormald, who left his post during a recent vetting scandal, was also named.

A government source described Khan's peerage as thoroughly deserved, citing his record on cutting violent crime, improving air quality,...