Sadiq Khan enters Lords in Starmer’s final honours list
Sadiq Khan has been named among the new life peers in Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation honours list, marking a significant shift in the London Mayor’s national role as he prepares to take a seat in the House of Lords.
Khan will continue serving as Mayor while joining the upper chamber, where he is expected to contribute on issues including urban policy, policing, transport and social cohesion. His appointment places one of the country’s most prominent civic leaders directly inside Parliament’s revising chamber, giving him a formal voice in legislative scrutiny.
Khan’s peerage comes at a moment of transition in national politics, with Starmer’s departure triggering the traditional honours list that recognises senior public figures and long‑serving political allies. Khan’s inclusion reflects his decade‑long tenure as Mayor of London and his wider profile in national public life. The move also formalises his position within Westminster, adding legislative responsibilities alongside his ongoing work at City Hall.
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The resignation honours list contains 26 new peers, including former ministers, advisers and public servants. Among them are Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner, David Lammy, Sue Gray and Sir Patrick Vallance, each set to take seats on the red benches once the formal swearing‑in process is completed.
