Theresa May is refusing to block David Cameron’s resignation honours list for his political allies because it would “set a very bad precedent”, despite claims it reflects badly on her judgment. “Giving knighthoods to MPs in the manner he has proposed, giving honours to stylists or special advisers to pay political debts undermines the honours system. “I want to see an honours system that’s fair, is more democratic, and people can nominate to it. The prime minister was urged to block honours for No 10 “cronies” after a leaked list revealed that her predecessor has requested knighthoods for party donors, pro-EU campaigners and political aides. What Downing Street are actually saying is that they have chosen to let David Cameron’s crony list through.

Source: The Guardian August 01, 2016 10:05 UTC