Скачать или смотреть The Short Reign: Liz Truss' Resignation Honours List

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss, who served a brief 49 days in office, has stirred controversy with her resignation honours list. Truss nominated individuals, including Conservative donor Jon Moynihan and ex-Vote Leave chief Matthew Elliott, for seats in the House of Lords. Critics argue that this move seems like rewarding political supporters and aides after her short-lived premiership.

The list, described by Truss's aides as "modest," includes political figures such as Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke, who is receiving a knighthood, and Thurrock Tory MP Jackie Doyle-Price, who becomes a dame. Critics have expressed discontent, with accusations that Truss is providing honours to friends and supporters despite the economic turmoil caused by her mini-budget that led to her resignation in October 2022.

Labour and the Liberal Democrats called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to block Truss's resignation honours list, emphasizing that honours should be for those committed to public service rather than rewards for political failure. Downing Street maintained that Truss's list went through standard checks and was released simultaneously with the New Year Honours due to its recent finalization.

Among those nominated for peerages are Matthew Elliott, known for his role in the Taxpayers Alliance and as the chief executive of Vote Leave, and Ruth Porter, who ran Truss's Tory election leadership campaign. The controversy surrounding Truss's honours list adds to the ongoing debate about the credibility and fairness of the UK honours system.