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Rishi Sunak delivers blow to Boris’s bid for father honour

Almost 250,000 sign petition calling for the prime minister to block Mr Johnson’s bid

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father knighthood, says Tory MP

Robert Jenrick said it was not ‘sensible for a former prime minister to nominate members of their own family for honours’

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father a knighthood, says Tory Minister

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick address the topic on BBC Question Time

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023

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

Ex-PM accused of discrediting entire system ‘because of a family favour’

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Boris Johnson's much-anticipated honours list - the 12 most controversial figures

The shamed former PM looks set to cause yet another headache for Rishi Sunak after putting his dad Stanley forward for a knighthood. Here we look at some of the controversial names believed to be in line for honours

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Who is Stanley Johnson? Boris Johnson’s father ‘nominated for a Knighthood’

Boris is said to be putting his own father up for honours - but who is Stanley Johnson, and how did he win the eternal admiration of his first son?

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

Who is Boris Johnson’s father? Stanley Johnson tipped for knighthood

Boris is said to be putting his own father up for honours - but who is Stanley Johnson, and how did he win the eternal admiration of his first son?

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

Johnson nominating father for knighthood ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

The former prime minister is reported to have included Stanley Johnson in the list of names drawn up for his resignation honours.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Boris Johnson seeking knighthood for father ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

‘Bestowing honours on his dad – for services to what?’ asks Labour leader

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Knighthood for Stanley Johnson would bring system into ‘disrepute’, says David Davis

Awarding Boris Johnson’s father Stanley a knighthood would bring the honours system into “disrepute”, a senior Tory said on Monday.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023