Indian-origin Krish Raval nominated for new political peerage in House of Lords by UK PM Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has nominated London-based Indian-origin professional Krish Raval for new political peerages in the UK’s House of Lords. Apart from Raval, 29 other people have been nominated for the position. The appointments will be approved by King Charles III.

In a statement, Downing Street said, “The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.” Who is Krish Raval? As per Berkley Center website, Krish Raval is the director of Faith in Leadership, U.K.



-based organisation which was founded in 2007 to create an inclusive community of public and private leaders working together on initiatives for the benefit of all. Raval was the first director of the Churchill Leadership Fellows, the United Kingdom’s main leadership fellowship for outstanding 19- to 25-year-olds, now run in partnership with the Moller Centre at Churchill College. According to reports, he was awarded an OBE in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II for Services to Leadership Education and Inter-faith Cohesion.

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