Tory Peer Lord Rami Ranger Stripped of CBE Over Misconduct Allegations

The Forfeiture Committee revoked the honor citing comments about Sikhs and Pakistanis and harassment of a journalist, prompting Ranger to pursue legal action.

Lord Rami Ranger, a Conservative peer and major Tory donor, was stripped of his CBE, awarded in 2016 for services to business and community cohesion.
The Forfeiture Committee cited Ranger's derogatory social media posts about Sikhs and Pakistanis, as well as findings that he harassed journalist Poonam Joshi.
Ranger apologized for his conduct, including calling Joshi derogatory names on Twitter, and had previously undergone social media training and rehabilitative measures.
Ranger has criticized the decision as unjust, claiming it undermines free speech and revisits resolved complaints, and he plans to challenge it through legal avenues.
The decision follows a broader review of Ranger's behavior, including his criticism of a BBC documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other controversies.