London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been appointed as one of 26 new peers entering the House of Lords, marking one of Sir Keir Starmer's final acts as prime minister.

The nominations, announced ahead of Starmer's resignation, include prominent Labour figures such as broadcaster June Sarpong and former union leader Christina McAnea, alongside Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, and cross-bench members.

Khan, who is not seeking a government role in Andy Burnham's incoming administration, will join the Lords amid debates over reforming the unelected chamber.The appointments have drawn criticism from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who accused Labour of creating an unrepresentative upper house.Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey welcomed the additions, emphasizing their potential to hold the government accountable.Meanwhile, Labour's plans to abolish the House of Lords and replace it with a reformed upper chamber remain under consideration.The move has sparked discussions about the need for greater democratic accountability in the legislative process.