London Mayor Sadiq Khan has formally joined the UK Parliament’s House of Lords as Lord Khan of Tooting.
Khan took his seat in the upper chamber on Tuesday, September 15. He joined the Lords as a Labour member.
Khan Takes Parliamentary Oath
During the formal ceremony, Khan was introduced as Lord Khan of Tooting.
He took the parliamentary oath of allegiance to King Charles III.
His life peerage was recommended by former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in recognition of his public and political service.
The UK Parliament schedule listed Khan’s introduction alongside other newly appointed peers.
From Tooting MP to London Mayor
Khan, 55, was born and raised in London.
He studied law and entered politics as a councillor in the London Borough of Wandsworth. He served on the council from 1994 to 2006.
He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Tooting in 2005.
Khan later served as a government minister, including as Minister of State for Transport.
In 2016, he was elected Mayor of London.
He was re-elected in 2021 and again in 2024. He remains the incumbent mayor.
Khan Holds Dual Public Roles
Khan’s elevation to the House of Lords gives him a role in the UK’s upper chamber while he continues serving as London mayor.
His current mayoral term runs until 2028.
The title Lord Khan of Tooting reflects the south London area he previously represented as an MP.
Tooting is also where Khan grew up.
