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The publication of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson\u2019s resignation honours list has sparked controversy after some loyal supporters tipped for rewards were not included.<\/p>\n
It is conventional for outgoing Prime Ministers to nominate allies to receive honours. Nine months after his resignation amid the Partygate scandal, Mr Johnson\u2019s list included 38 honours and seven peerages \u2014 but one of his closest allies, Nadine Dorries, did not appear on the list.<\/p>\n
The former Cabinet Minister has since claimed that \u201csinister forces\u201d prevented her from receiving a peerage. Writing in the Daily Mail last week she claimed that she would have been made a dame, but it was jeopardised.<\/p>\n
In her comment piece, the former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport accused Mr Sunak and his team of removing her name from the list, claiming that they were focused on “\u00adpersonalities and petty grievances” rather than “the economy or the running of our public services\u201d.<\/p>\n
Mr Johnson\u2019s recommendations were sent to the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) which vets appointments before being passed to Mr Sunak who \u201cforward it unamended\u201d to King Charles, the Prime Minister\u2019s press secretary said. HOLAC said on Sunday that it would \u201cnot comment on individuals\u201d but eight peerage nominees submitted had not been supported.<\/p>\n
In response to Ms Dorries\u2019s reaction, Express.co.uk ran a poll from 11.45am on Wednesday, June 14, to 2pm on Tuesday, June 20, asking readers: \u201cShould Nadine Dorries have received a peerage?\u201d<\/p>\n
Overall, 9,180 readers responded with the majority, 56 percent (5,152 people) answering \u201cno\u201d Ms Dorries should not have been honoured. In contrast, 43 percent (3,909 people) said \u201cyes\u201d and a further one percent (119 people) said they did not know.<\/p>\n
Below the accompanying article, readers shared their thoughts on Ms Dorries\u2019s omission, with username kryton writing: \u201cA peerage for what? She is the most useless of the useless.\u201d<\/p>\n
Similarly, username cynic2 questioned her merit, adding: \u201cWhy should she. What has she done to deserve it?\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Other readers agreed that Ms Dorries should have received an honour. Username whateveryousay remarked: \u201cYes she certainly should have. She’s held two ministerial posts. She was right about the BBC. It’s an utter disgrace not giving this woman her peerage.\u201d<\/p>\n Another, username RY28, thought that Ms Dorries was deserving, writing: \u201cIf Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg received his knighthood because of his loyalty to Boris. Then on that basis, it’s only fair and right that Nadine should receive her just reward too.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Johnson\u2019s right to have a resignation honours list has also been criticised amid his Partygate investigation. Labour\u2019s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner said that it was \u201cshameful\u201d Mr Sunak has \u201cfailed to stand up to his former boss’s outrageous demands and agreed to hand out prizes to this carousel of cronies\u201d<\/p>\n She continued: \u201cHe promised integrity, but this weak prime minister is once again showing his appalling judgement by doing Boris Johnson’s bidding.\u201d<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Mr Johnson\u2019s new peers will join the more than 800 existing members of the House of Lords. Express.co.uk readers also shared their dismay at the nominations, with many commenting that the system should be abolished.<\/p>\n Username amimissingsomething remarked that his \u201cwhole list should have been binned\u201d.<\/p>\n Likewise, username Harmful said: \u201cNo, none of them should, peerages should be done away with forever.\u201d And username rafar666 said: \u201cNobody should receive a peerage. Ridiculous, undemocratic system.\u201d<\/p>\n
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