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BIZARRE: Outrage as tory donor given prominent position in uk honours system - You Need To See This

The National Gallery where John Booth was made chair last year

A TORY donor has been given a significant role within the UK’s honours system, according to reports.

The Observer has revealed that John Booth, a venture capitalist who has donated more than £200,000 to the Tories, has been made the “independent chair” of a committee that oversees honours in the arts and media.

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