Starmer Reveals Post-Election Strategy: Khan Considered for Cabinet Role
Labour sources told the Financial Times that Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to offer London Mayor Sadiq Khan a peerage. They said the package would also include a senior cabinet post after the May 7 vote.
Starmer’s post-election calculations
The move is described by insiders as part of a post-election strategy to strengthen his leadership. He has led the party for about 20 months and faces mounting internal pressure.
Downing Street officials said such an appointment would shore up his position through patronage. A government figure added it could help blunt expected losses to the Green Party and Reform UK.
Reactions and status
A Downing Street spokesman called the reports speculative and said nothing was decided. An ally of Khan said the mayor remains focused on delivering for Londoners.
Party insiders say Khan considered for cabinet role and peerage, though no formal offer is public. Khan has not yet confirmed whether he will run for a fourth term as mayor.
Wes Streeting urges unity
Health Secretary Wes Streeting publicly urged against any leadership challenge after the May elections. He warned that a contest could create damaging political instability.
Streeting told The Guardian he does not expect a leadership bid in May. He also rejected the idea he would pursue the leadership if the party suffered poor results.
- Offer of a peerage and cabinet position reportedly timed for after the May 7 elections.
- Officials say the move aims to shore up Starmer’s leadership amid internal pressure.
- Downing Street described the reports as speculation and offered no confirmation.
- Khan has not announced whether he will seek a fourth term as mayor.
- Wes Streeting urged party stability and warned against a leadership challenge.
The claims remain unconfirmed and continue to attract political scrutiny. Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and report new details as they emerge.
