British-Pakistani Politician Appointed Member Of UK House Of Lords

A British-Pakistani man, Wajid Khan, has been appointed a member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords.
Media reports indicate his appointment was okayed by the Queen.

Congratulations to all the new @LabourLordsUK, including former Parliamentary colleagues @JennyChapman and @Vernon_Coaker, but in particular my great friend @WajidKhanMayor.

Congratulations mate! 👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/8FOTlexoaO

— Afzal Khan MP (@Afzal4Gorton) December 22, 2020

Wahid is the youngest House of Lords member from the Opposition.
He was a member of the European Parliament earlier.