In a significant political shift, Sadiq Khan, London's Mayor, has accepted a peerage and will be formally inducted into the House of Lords this week. This decision marks a notable reversal from his previous public stance, as Khan had vocally advocated for the abolition of the Upper Chamber just four years earlier. His appointment reflects his continued influence in British politics and represents a transition in his political career following his tenure as Mayor of the capital.

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