Starmer creates 26 new peers days before leaving No 10
6 reported1 unconfirmed
According to a single-source report from The Guardian, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has created 26 new peers in the House of Lords days before he is scheduled to leave office. The list includes London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has been given a peerage. The Guardian reports that Downing Street sources suggested Khan’s elevation is part of a regular honours list, not specifically linked to Starmer’s departure, though the timing is described as unusual. The article notes that Starmer had signaled last week he could hand out resignation honours despite a previous pledge not to do so. The list includes peers from Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, and crossbench members. The Guardian also reports that Andy Burnham is on the cusp of becoming prime minister without having set out a detailed policy agenda.
What’s reported
Keir Starmer created 26 new peers days before leaving No 10.
Sadiq Khan was given a peerage.
Downing Street sources said Khan’s elevation is part of a regular honours list, not linked to Starmer’s departure.
Starmer signaled last week he could hand out resignation honours despite a previous pledge not to do so.
The full list includes Labour, Lib Dem, Tory, and crossbench peers.
Andy Burnham is on the cusp of becoming prime minister without a detailed policy agenda.
Open questions
Whether Sadiq Khan will seek a fourth term as London mayor in 2028, as he has not yet announced his intentions.
Key figures
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Andy Burnham, PM-in-waiting
Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive of LGIU
Sean Matthews, chair elect of County Councils Network
Kate Dearden, consumer protection minister
Monica Harding, Lib Dem international development spokesperson
Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond
Sources: The Guardian
