Reports Sadiq Khan could join Starmer’s cabinet dismissed by allies

London mayor could however join the House of Lords while still remaining in his current role

Allies of Sadiq Khan have dismissed reports the London mayor could join Keir Starmer’s cabinet after being made a peer, although it remains possible he could join the Lords while keeping his current job.

Downing Street said reports that Khan could become a peer after crucial elections in May across England, Scotland and Wales were “speculation”, while a Labour source also declined to comment.