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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

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

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Boris Johnson’s “absurd” plan to give his father a knighthood in his resignation honours will discredit the system and “corrode public trust”, senior Conservatives have told The Independent.

Top Tories joined Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in condemning the move by the former prime minister – one of up to 100 names he has reportedly nominated for honours.

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