Sir Sadiq Khan awarded life peerage, joins House of Lords

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been awarded a life peerage by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, securing a seat in

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been awarded a life peerage by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, securing a seat in the House of Lords as part of a new list of political appointments announced on Thursday.

The appointment makes Sir Sadiq one of 26 individuals elevated to the upper chamber of the UK Parliament. He is expected to continue serving as Mayor of London while taking up his new role in the House of Lords.

Reacting to the honour, Sir Sadiq said it was a “tremendous privilege” and thanked the Prime Minister for the appointment. He said he remained committed to serving Londoners and would continue working to make the capital fairer, safer, greener and more prosperous.

Sir Sadiq became London’s first Muslim mayor in 2016 and has since won three successive mayoral elections. He was knighted in 2025 for his public service.

The latest peerages are part of Sir Keir Starmer’s honours list recognising individuals for their contributions to public life. The appointments have sparked political debate, with supporters describing them as recognition of public service while critics questioned the timing of the honours.

The House of Lords is the upper chamber of the UK Parliament, responsible for scrutinising legislation and holding the government to account. As a life peer, Sir Sadiq Khan will be entitled to sit and vote in the House of Lords for the rest of his life.