Still Waters Posted July 31, 2020 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Quote Former prime minister Theresa May's husband Philip is being knighted as part of the government's latest honours list. Several familiar politicians are also to be made peers - including former Tory chancellors Philip Hammond and Ken Clarke, as well as ex-Scottish Tories leader Ruth Davidson. Ian Botham, the cricket commentator, and Evgeny Lebedev, owner of several newspapers, are also being elevated to the House of Lords. https://news.sky.com/story/theresa-mays-husband-philip-to-be-knighted-as-part-of-new-honours-list-12039994 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.A.T.1961 Posted July 31, 2020 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2020 As a brexiteer it nice to see Kate Hoey, Ian Austin, Gisela Stuart in the lords and Bercow doing without his beloved peerage. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted July 31, 2020 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2020 What are the requirements to becoming a member of the house of lords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.A.T.1961 Posted July 31, 2020 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Desertrat56 said: What are the requirements to becoming a member of the house of lords? I am not sure there are any specific rules. But services to ..... Ect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted July 31, 2020 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) What a banker he is Edited July 31, 2020 by Matt221 spelling mistake he is in fact a banker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted July 31, 2020 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, seanjo said: I'm glad Ian is finally being knighted, Shatner next... Shatner? What has he done to get that honor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotoutthere Posted July 31, 2020 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2020 What about Stormzy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setton Posted July 31, 2020 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, L.A.T.1961 said: As a brexiteer it nice to see Kate Hoey, Ian Austin, Gisela Stuart in the lords Along with staunch remainer Jo Johnson who resigned over the government's approach to Brexit. Gosh, I wonder what the difference is... Does he have any connections anyone knows of? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted July 31, 2020 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, seanjo said: One of the most recognisable people on the planet starring in a series that has inspired many people to be scientists. So, nothing real then. Gene Rodenburry, not Shatner, was responsible for that show and Many Many others. Jeez! Even Leonard Nimoy contributed more to society with his poetry than Shatner has. Entertainment should not be a reason to knight someone. Edited July 31, 2020 by Desertrat56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted July 31, 2020 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, seanjo said: I feel you have an axe to grind. How many Dames and Knights have been awarded for entertainment? Probably too many. Since I am not British it doesn't matter to me, just trying to make sense of it is all. I don't have any ax to grind, just pointing out the fallacy of your reasoning. Did Stephen Hawking get knighted? He actually offered a lot to science which enhanced society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddyman68 Posted July 31, 2020 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, seanjo said: Hawking refused a knighthood. He probably didn't want to be labelled as a tax dodger,paedo,or generally corrupt. They tend to give the swamp creatures an obe, They give entertainers an mbe ,to please the general public, Its all a sham, It makes me sick,to think of SIR jimmy saville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewinn Posted August 2, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 12:36 AM, diddyman68 said: He probably didn't want to be labelled as a tax dodger,paedo,or generally corrupt. They tend to give the swamp creatures an obe, They give entertainers an mbe ,to please the general public, Its all a sham, It makes me sick,to think of SIR jimmy saville. Now then, now then. how's about that then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Wellington Posted August 2, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 12:36 AM, diddyman68 said: He probably didn't want to be labelled as a tax dodger,paedo,or generally corrupt. They tend to give the swamp creatures an obe, They give entertainers an mbe ,to please the general public, Its all a sham, It makes me sick,to think of SIR jimmy saville. Hawking is on the Epstein list, he visited paedo island several times. While the hubby of May wasn`t in the lime light we dont know how he helped behind the scenes. After all, it would have been a partnership between Mrs and Mr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztek Posted August 15, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2020 is "mr. bean" a knight? he should be he played one on tv. here in usa "sir" 'means absolutely nothing, no different than buddy, dude, man,...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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