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Carlo Simone

Conor Burns on track for knighthood despite 'serious misconduct' claim

Conor Burns, who was sacked from the Conservative Party this week due to a "serious misconduct" complaint, appears set to receive a knighthood in Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list.

The Times reported that Burns is "among a handful of loyalist MPs expected to be honoured by the former prime minister".

Prime Minister Liz Truss is thought to be unable to block the nomination, the newspaper also reported. 

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