London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to welcome two high-profile additions to the House of Lords, as broadcaster and activist June Sarpong and former Unison general secretary Christina McAnea prepare to take their seats. The appointments are the latest in a long line of non-political figures to join the UK's upper chamber, with many bringing their expertise and experience to inform and shape policy. As a prominent advocate for diversity and social justice, June Sarpong is expected to bring a strong voice to the Lords, while Christina McAnea's background in trade unionism will likely influence her approach to labor rights and worker protections. The pair will join Khan, who was appointed to the Lords in 2021, in representing the capital in the UK's highest legislative body.
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
