# Keir Starmer appoints Sadiq Khan to the House of Lords

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has elevated London Mayor Sadiq Khan to the peerage, giving him a seat in the House of Lords. The appointment recognizes Khan’s long political career and strengthens Labour’s presence in the upper chamber. The move signals Starmer’s intent to reward key allies ahead of future legislative battles.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/16/keir-starmer-makes-sadiq-khan-a-peer-in-the-house-of-lords) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:17:41 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/16/sadiq-khan-joins-house-of-lords-as-outgoing-uk-pm-names-26-new-peers?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:05:37 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/18/what-will-keir-starmer-do-next) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:02 GMT