New Years Honours

[grumpy01]

Tony Blair knighted and appointed to the Order of the Garter.Bit of a surprise considering he’s been such a divisive character.

[Mamyalynne]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59809682

[tonyav]

He may have made a substantial donation to the Tory party though, grumpy ;-)

[grumpy01]

This is actually a Royal appointment Tony.

[Buenchico]

It's good to see Max Woosey on the list.

[grumpy01]

Indeed it is Buenchicho

[tonyav]

Question AuthorThis is actually a Royal appointment Tony.

Ah I didn't know ( or expect ) that, grumpy.

[rowanwitch]

Perhaps the queen is expecting to need some high powered legal assistance very soon. Maybe Cherie will do mates rates

[Mozz71]

Well, he was responsible for giving Prince Harry something to do for a few years. That might've helped.

[Deskdiary]

Given the illegal war he took us into, personally I find that a disgrace.

He has the blood of people his hands and has left people without wives, husbands, and has orphaned children.

A disgraceful award.

[-SharonA-]

The One I think is unfair is Kate Garraway.

[tonyav]

Maybe Cherie will do mates rates


LOL LOL LOL

[Hopkirk]

Does this mean Gordon, call me Dave and Theresa will get the same? And Boris?

[david small]

A mockery. The so called honours awards are nothing of the kind when the creature Blair gets knotted.

[Mamyalynne]

Broadcasters have been honoured in the past, I don't begrudge Kate getting a Gong in recognition after 32 years in the job.

[grumpy01]

As there is only a limited number Hopkirk then it is effectively “dead man’s shoes.”

[Cloverjo]

I know I say this every time, but I disagree with athletes being given a medal for winning a medal. I also disagree with people being knighted or given a damehood for doing their job and getting well-paid for it.

As for Tony Blair, well, I’m a Labour supporter, but… I can just see Cherie designing her new headed notepaper.

[gulliver1]

Well Done ...Tony Blair ..wish you were in Power now .
Instead of the Bumbling Mumbling fool at the moment ,who is not sure if he is ........Prime Minister or Peppa Pig...

[jno]

Blair was elected three times, including after the Iraq war, so no complaints, the electorate has spoken.

[Stickybottle]

Buenchico
It's good to see Max Woosey on the list.

Must admit I teared up when I read about his honour on the bbc website
This young man restores faith in humanity

[Stickybottle]

Regardless of one’s political persuasion you have to admit that Frank Field has served tirelessly and I doubt there is anyone in Westminster who would have a bad word said against him