Is Sadiq Khan about to become the country's best-paid politician? London Mayor hints he will claim £390-a-day tax-free House of Lords allowance - on top of his £170k salary
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Following his recent appointment to the House of Lords, London's Mayor is positioned to substantially increase his earnings through parliamentary allowances. The potential additional compensation of £390 daily would supplement his existing mayoral salary, raising questions about political compensation levels and whether such arrangements align with public expectations regarding elected officials' remuneration in the UK.
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Is Sadiq Khan about to become the country's best-paid politician? London Mayor hints he will claim £390-a-day tax-free House of Lords allowance - on top of his £170k salary
Sadiq Khan was installed in the House of Lords by Keir Starmer in one of his last acts as PM.
