UK TREND : Public outrage over Johnson nominating his father for a knighthood
The former British prime minister Boris Johnson has suggested his father Stanley be given a knighthood as part of the list of honours he can bestow as a departing leader, which has led to claims that he has denigrated the honours system.
Boris Johnson denigrated the honours system
Due in large part to the lack of apparent merit and the allegations made against Stanley’s behaviour, the proposed knighthood for him has generated a great deal of resentment.
The nomination has sparked anger among the public, who have also vented on twitter about how “absurd” they find it. As people have expressed their shock and annoyance at the news, the hashtag #BorisJohnson has been trending on twitter.
It would be “outrageous,” according to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, if the knighthood is granted.
Former PM, #BorisJohnson accused of having ‘discredited #honours system’ with selections for long-delayed resignation list!#UnfitForPublicOffice#ToryCorruption#Nepotismhttps://t.co/lqg2pfCmzb
— Ness #ProEuropean 🇪🇺 (@Nessalb22) March 6, 2023
Individuals were at loss of words, one user shared “ What can I say… Boris Johnson has to resign in disgrace… then nominates his own father for a knighthood… words fail me”.
What can i say.. #BorisJohnson has to resign in disgrace.. then nominates his own father for a kinghthood..
Words fail me— Patrick Fielding (@PatrickFieldin6) March 6, 2023
Another user shared their own perspective, that if they were a Prime Minster, they would want those “nominated for a Knighthood to be truly worthy of the honour – people who had done real good in the country. That would show integrity and give value to the actions off the nominees. Boris Johnson clearly does not think that is important”.
If I'd been PM, I'd want those I nominated for a Knighthood to be truly worthy of the honour – people who had done real good in the country. That would show integrity and give value to the actions of the nominees. #BorisJohnson clearly does not think that is important.
— Sue (@kizzy1lucy) March 6, 2023
Twitter user Sandy tweeted : “ You really are a piece of work Boris Johnson giving your own dad a knighthood proves you’re not fit to be in public office, because you’re fundamentally unable to be impartial.”
You really are a piece of work @BorisJohnson Giving your own dad a knighthood proves you’re not fit to be in public office, because you’re fundamentally unable to be impartial. #BorisJohnson #StanleyJohnson #corruption #ToriesOut @Keir_Starmer @UKLabour @TalkTV @GBNEWS
— Sandy (@SandyDB_xx) March 6, 2023
People were very unpleased with Johnsons actions.
Absolutely disgusting.#BorisJohnson
— Jan de Walden (@jandew18) March 6, 2023
Some even shared that it would be a crime to award Stanley Johnson with a knighthood.
Agreed. By my calculation, Stanley Johnson knighthood is #BorisJohnson crime no. 1,211.
— Steve O'Sullivan (@Roystonwarrior) March 6, 2023
Members of the public also highlighted that “ the system must not be fit for purpose for it to allow a disgraced Prime Minster to nominate his DAD for a Knighthood in his resignations honours list”.
So a disgraced former PM can nominate his DAD for a knighthood in his resignations honours list? Perhaps the system is not fit for purpose? #BorisJohnson
— Simon Kingdon (@Sikingdon) March 6, 2023
Others started a petition to stop Boris Johnson giving his father a Knighthood and tweeted “ this absurd level of corruption cannot stand”.
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