Father’s Day card is my restrict: Rishi Sunak’s put-down after Boris Johnson nominates dad for knighthood

Outgoing UK prime ministers are authorised to submit an honour listing of names to be awarded knighthoods, and peerages, amongst different honours. Boris Johnson has nominated his personal father for the honour.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Mar 11, 2023 08:53 IST

United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak (R) and former UK PM Boris Johnson (AFP/File)

By India Today World Desk: United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated he was not eager on in accordance a knighthood to his father and that merely a ‘Father’s Day card’ would suffice. Sunak’s remark got here after reviews stating that former UK PM Boris Johnson had nominated his father, Stanley Johnson, for a knighthood.

“For me, a big success is remembering to get my dad a card on Father’s Day, so that is probably about my limit,” Sunak advised reporters on Friday, in a thinly veiled swipe at Boris Johnson’s choice for his father on the honour listing.

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Sunak additional stated, “There is always comment and speculation about the honour’s lists beforehand. I do not see these things until I see them, so it is hard for me to say any more than that.”

Outgoing UK prime ministers are authorised to submit an honour listing of names to be awarded knighthoods, and peerages, amongst different honours. The nominations bear approval from the sitting premier and a panel to pick out candidates accordingly. As per reviews, Boris Johnson’s listing exceeds 100 names, which incorporates his father’s. Stanley Johnson has served the European Parliament and has been a UK political determine for years.

He hit controversy in 2021 after senior MP Caroline Nokes and the media accused him of touching them at a convention.

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Mar 11, 2023