General · 10 December 2025
Labour leader adds 25 peers to House of Lords
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has nominated 25 new Labour peers to the House of Lords to address the existing Conservative majority that has been blocking government legislation, particularly workers' rights reforms. Notable appointments include Iceland chairman Richard Walker, former Number 10 director Matthew Doyle, ex-Chancellor adviser Katie Martin, and former Labour chief Carol Linforth. The strategic move aims to rebalance parliamentary power and strengthen Labour's ability to advance its legislative agenda.
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