Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, ex-DUP leader Arlene Foster and retired Tory MP Sir Nicholas Soames were today appointed to the House of Lords.
The list, which was released on a day the government descended further into chaos, also includes TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady, who was nominated by Keir Starmer.
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre had been expected to be included, but was reportedly removed at the last minute., while Nadine Dorries was also absent having been mooted for a place.
