Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is among 26 new peers appointed to the House of Lords. He will be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea. The appointments add to the composition of the UK's upper parliamentary chamber.

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