Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed London Mayor Sadiq Khan to the House of Lords. The move is seen as an effort to strengthen Labour's progressive influence in the upper house.
Why it matters
The appointment of a high-profile mayor to the Lords impacts the balance of power in the UK legislative process.
Keir Starmer (right) is said to have been keen to put Sadiq Khan in the Lords after the May local elections. Keir Starmer (right) is said to have been keen to put Sadiq Khan in the Lords after the May local elections. Sadiq Khan Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords Appointment by the outgoing prime minister potentially opens door for London mayor to join Burnham cabinet
The article reports on political appointments while acknowledging potential criticism regarding the size of the House of Lords.
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