Overview

• Martin Reynolds, known as 'Party Marty', is set to be honoured as a Companion of the Order of Bath for public service.
• Reynolds organized a 'bring-your-own-booze' party during the first UK Covid lockdown, which later became a major public scandal.
• The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group condemns the honour as disrespectful to those who suffered during the pandemic.
• Reynolds apologized unreservedly during a Covid-19 Inquiry but downplayed the immediate impact of the event on public confidence.
• Other honorees include former deputy PMs Therese Coffey and Oliver Dowden, with the ceremony led by the Princess Royal.