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Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father a knighthood, says Tory MP

Robert Jenrick said it was not ‘sensible for a former prime minister to nominate members of their own family for honours’.

The Independent UK

More than 200,000 back The Independent’s petition to stop Boris Johnson giving father a knighthood

The Independent launched a petition against the move on Tuesday

The Independent UK

More than 150,000 back The Independent’s petition to stop Johnson giving father a knighthood

Senior Conservatives have told The Independent that Boris Johnson’s ‘corrosive’ plans endanger the system

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Sir James Duddridge says Boris Johnson may have ‘upgraded’ knighthood to KCMG

Tory MP Sir James Duddridge said: ‘In my eyes Boris Johnson can do no wrong.’

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Humza Yousaf: UK honours system is corrupt to the core

SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf has branded the honours system in the UK as “corrupt to the core” and has called for the House of Lords to…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson’s ‘absurd’ plan to give father Stanley a knighthood ‘corrodes public trust’, Tories warn

Ex-PM accused of discrediting entire system ‘because of a family favour’

The Independent UK

Who is Stanley Johnson? Boris Johnson’s father ‘nominated for a Knighthood’

Boris is said to be putting his own father up for honours - but who is Stanley Johnson, and how did he win the eternal admiration of his first son?

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Seven bizarre Boris Johnson honours appointments and rumoured incoming peers

BORIS Johnson has been known for making some let’s say questionable decisions down the years.

The National (Scotland)

I thought my opinion of Boris Johnson couldn’t be lower. Then he nominated his father for a knighthood

The former prime minister either sees the UK as his own personal fiefdom – or he has an ulterior motive, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Who is Boris Johnson’s father? Stanley Johnson tipped for knighthood

Boris is said to be putting his own father up for honours - but who is Stanley Johnson, and how did he win the eternal admiration of his first son?

Evening Standard

Johnson nominating father for knighthood ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

The former prime minister is reported to have included Stanley Johnson in the list of names drawn up for his resignation honours.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson seeking knighthood for father ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

‘Bestowing honours on his dad – for services to what?’ asks Labour leader

The Independent UK

Knighthood for Stanley Johnson would bring system into ‘disrepute’, says David Davis

Awarding Boris Johnson’s father Stanley a knighthood would bring the honours system into “disrepute”, a senior Tory said on Monday.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson seeks knighthood for his OWN dad Stanley in cronyism row, report claims

The shameless ex-Prime Minister has apparently included his dad Stanley in a 100-strong wish list for honourees, which is currently going through vetting

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Who is Stanley Johnson? Former MEP reportedly set for knighthood

STANLEY Johnson, the father of former prime minister Boris, has reportedly been nominated for a knighthood in his son’s resignation honours list.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson 'nominates father Stanley for knighthood'

FORMER prime minister Boris Johnson has put his father, Stanley, forward for a knighthood, according to reports.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson has reportedly nominated his father for a knighthood

Stanley Johnson put forward for top honour by his son, the former prime minister

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Boris Johnson ‘nominates his father Stanley for a knighthood’

Boris Johnson included his father as part of his resignation honours list, according to reports

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Boris Johnson has nominated his father for a knighthood – reports

Boris Johnson has put his father Stanley forward for a knighthood as part of his resignation honours list, according to reports.

The Guardian - UK

Jo Johnson resigns as director of firm linked to Adani allegations

Former UK PM’s brother quits board of Elara Capital days after it was accused of using funds to manipulate share prices

Fortune

Boris Johnson's younger brother just resigned from an Adani-linked investment bank after a $100 billion stock rout amid claims of a shady offshore account

"I have consistently received assurances from Elara Capital that it is compliant with its legal obligations and in good standing with regulatory bodies."

The Guardian - UK

Distant cousin of Boris Johnson acted as credit guarantor while in No 10

Sam Blyth was guarantor of credit facility of up to £800,000 that helped fund Johnson’s lifestyle, it has emerged

Evening Standard

Pandemic Diaries: The Inside Story of Britain’s Battle against Covid by Matt Hancock review

This is a vainglorious and revealing work by Matt Hancock, giving his side of the story, writes Robbie Smith

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned he has only ‘six months’ to get a grip as Tory rebellions grow

PM faces ‘real danger’, warns Conservative ex-chairman – as MPs revolt over wind farms, housebuilding and crackdown on overseas students

The Guardian - UK

Senior Tories demand Sunak ditches ‘mindless’ crackdown on overseas students

David Willetts, Jo Johnson and Chris Skidmore say embattled PM’s move will hit economy and levelling up

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