Liz Truss' Resignation Honours List Draws Criticism
Former Prime Minister's 14-Name List Sparks Backlash
By [Author's Name] on August 13, 2023
Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has released her resignation honours list, drawing criticism from some quarters. The list, which has been submitted to King Charles III, reportedly consists of 14 names, a move that has raised eyebrows given Truss' brief tenure of just 49 days in office.
Critics have accused Truss of using the resignation honours system to reward allies and friends, with Labour MP Chris Bryant calling it an "abuse of privilege." The Prime Minister's Resignation Honours are traditionally granted by the King upon the request of an outgoing Prime Minister, but the size of Truss' list has been met with opposition.
The backlash against the resignation honours list comes amid ongoing controversy over former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's own honours list, which has been criticized for including several controversial figures. The Prime Minister's Resignation Honours are typically reserved for those who have made a significant contribution to public life, but Truss' list has been seen as a departure from this tradition.
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