Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords
Summary
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has been made a member of the House of Lords by Labour leader Keir Starmer just before Starmer’s planned resignation. Khan will continue as mayor and has said he does not want a government minister role, focusing instead on his current term and London’s future.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer appointed Sadiq Khan to the House of Lords shortly before stepping down as Labour leader.
- Sadiq Khan is the current mayor of London and has served since 2016.
- Khan has said he wants to focus on his mayoral duties and does not wish to join the government cabinet.
- He is the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital.
- Khan has led London through major events like the Covid pandemic and terrorist attacks.
- Khan received a knighthood last year.
- Some other regional mayors, like Ben Houchen, also serve in the House of Lords while holding mayoral office.
- Starmer has appointed many new members to the House of Lords to rebalance it, which has been dominated by Conservatives.
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