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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

Nadine Dorries calls for a rule change over Boris Johnson’s honours list

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Nadine Dorries has called for a rule change over the peerage system amid concern Boris Johnson’s honours list could stir up a wave of by-elections.

The former culture secretary, who stood by the ex-PM during the cabinet mutiny that toppled his premiership last year, has already confirmed she will relinquish her Mid Bedfordshire seat come the next general election.

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