Submitted by Robert Weeble on Friday 6th December 2024
Published on Tuesday 4th February 2025
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 4th August 2025
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Bodies ~ concerns ~ Credibility ~ Genuine ~ Honour ~ Honours system ~ independence ~ Integrity ~ Loyalty ~ Mayor ~ Merit ~ MP ~ Officers ~ Politicians ~ Politics ~ Rewarding ~ system ~ trust
Introduce a new honours system for MPs & mayors
Introduce a new system for honours, including:
• Prohibiting knighthoods & other honours for serving MPs and mayors.
• A 5-year cooling-off period after leaving office before they become eligible.
• Establishing an independent body to evaluate nominations based on merit.
I believe awarding knighthoods to serving politicians raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest & the integrity of honours. I think it can be perceived as rewarding political loyalty rather than merit, potentially influencing decision-making & eroding public trust. I believe any cronyism could undermine the credibility of honours. I think having a cool off period & independent evaluation would preserve the system's credibility, ensuring awards are based on genuine public service.
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