Liz Truss's Resignation Honors List Sparks Controversy

Former Prime Minister rewards Brexit figures and political allies, drawing criticism and raising questions about the integrity of the honors system.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has awarded peerages and other honors to 11 political allies, including key Brexit figures and a major Conservative Party donor, in her resignation honors list.
The list includes life peerages for Matthew Elliott, former chief executive of Vote Leave, and Jon Moynihan, former chairman of Vote Leave, both of whom were instrumental in the Brexit campaign.
Ruth Porter, Truss's former deputy chief of staff, also received a peerage, while other awards were given to Truss's close allies and former advisers.
The list has sparked controversy and criticism, with opponents accusing Truss of rewarding failure and calling into question the integrity of the honors system.
Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticized for not blocking the list, despite Truss's short and controversial tenure as Prime Minister.