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Sadiq Khan awarded peerage as Starmer creates 26 new Lords seats

Khan’s peerage comes days before Keir Starmer stands down as prime minister, potentially setting up a future cabinet role.

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Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, has been given a peerage by Keir Starmer, with the appointment announced as Starmer creates 26 new peers just days before he is due to stand down as prime minister, The Guardian reported.

The outlet said the move could open the door for Khan to join Andy Burnham’s cabinet in the future, though it noted that Khan has told Starmer’s successor in waiting, that he has no further commitments to his current role.

According to Downing Street sources cited by The Guardian, Khan’s elevation is suggested to be part of a regular honours list rather than being linked specifically to Starmer’s departure.

The Guardian also placed the announcement within a broader set of UK political developments, including details on other peerages and separate proposals affecting wedding venue rules and local government reorganisation.

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