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Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father a 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’.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

More than 200,000 back The Independent’s petition to stop Boris Johnson giving father a knighthood

The Independent launched a petition against the move on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

More than 150,000 back The Independent’s petition to stop Johnson giving father a knighthood

Senior Conservatives have told The Independent that Boris Johnson’s ‘corrosive’ plans endanger the system

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Seven bizarre Boris Johnson honours appointments and rumoured incoming peers

BORIS Johnson has been known for making some let’s say questionable decisions down the years.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

I thought my opinion of Boris Johnson couldn’t be lower. Then he nominated his father for a knighthood

The former prime minister either sees the UK as his own personal fiefdom – or he has an ulterior motive, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · 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

Boris Johnson seeks knighthood for his OWN dad Stanley in cronyism row, report claims

The shameless ex-Prime Minister has apparently included his dad Stanley in a 100-strong wish list for honourees, which is currently going through vetting

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023