Boris nominates his dad for a knighthood

[Ayahuasca]

So Boris is nominating his own father for a knighthood.

I was a Boris fan, but must admit that this seems more than a little off.

Chances of his nomination being upheld?

[Biggy Stardust]

Let's be fair: what has dad done to earn a knighthood?

[Leithen]

Ayahuasca said:

I was a Boris fan, but must admit that this seems more than a little off.

This is what tipped the balance?

[Condi]

Leithen said:

Ayahuasca said:

I was a Boris fan, but must admit that this seems more than a little off.

This is what tipped the balance?

The lying to Parliament, holding parties during lockdown, cheating on every wife he's ever had, denying the existence of his own children and spending £10k of taxpayers money to take his bit of skirt to America was fine, clearly...

[Eric Mc]

It's obvious that for some PHers, Boris Johnson is an aspirational character.

However, this thread is about his dad.

Have we got a list of the achievements made by his dad that make him eligible for a knighthood? I suppose being responsible for Boris' existence is enough in Boris' eyes.

[sugerbear]

I hear he has a good right hand and loves a pint of Stella.

[Condi]

Eric Mc said:

Have we got a list of the achievements made by his dad that make him eligible for a knighthood?

Owns a house in Greece and achieved residency/citizenship (I forget which), so despite his son being responsible for Brexit he can benefit from all the freedoms of being inside the EU which are denied to those less able to afford a holiday home?

[rjfp1962]

Aparently nominated his sister Rachel for an honour too - according to Times Radio!

[London424]

Eric Mc said:

It's obvious that for some PHers, Boris Johnson is an aspirational character.

However, this thread is about his dad.

Have we got a list of the achievements made by his dad that make him eligible for a knighthood? I suppose being responsible for Boris' existence is enough in Boris' eyes.

Have a look at his Wiki.

If you took off the family connection and you read the stuff on it would you be surprised that they’d been nominated?

[Equus]

Biggy Stardust said:

Let's be fair: what has dad done to earn a knighthood?

If he'd drowned his son at birth, maybe he'd have an argument in his favour...

[Countdown]

London424 said:

Eric Mc said:

It's obvious that for some PHers, Boris Johnson is an aspirational character.

However, this thread is about his dad.

Have we got a list of the achievements made by his dad that make him eligible for a knighthood? I suppose being responsible for Boris' existence is enough in Boris' eyes.

Have a look at his Wiki.

If you took off the family connection and you read the stuff on it would you be surprised that they’d been nominated?

if he's genuinely worthy of nomination then surely there would be plenty of people lining up to nominate him, it doesn't need his son to do it.

[Rufus Stone]

That'll go nicely with his brothers Lordship then.

[Timothy Bucktu]

I mean it should be so obvious to everyone what a sham world we're all living in now. You have the global elite club taking all the benefits and cash they can grab for themselves, their close family and friends.
It's been happening since forever of course, but I guess the only difference is it's easier to see what's going on now?

[ClaphamGT3]

i defy anyone to consider Johnson more shamelessly self interested and morally reprehensible than I do. However, this isnt entirely without precedent. Out-going PM's have often honoured family members in resignation honours lists. Clementine Churchill was made a Dame in 1945, Denis Thatcher was - very controversially - made a Baronet in 1990 and Philip May was knighted in 2019. Norma Major was also created a Dame and Cherie Blair a CBE, albeit not in their husband's resignation honours

[London424]

Countdown said:

London424 said:

Eric Mc said:

It's obvious that for some PHers, Boris Johnson is an aspirational character.

However, this thread is about his dad.

Have we got a list of the achievements made by his dad that make him eligible for a knighthood? I suppose being responsible for Boris' existence is enough in Boris' eyes.

Have a look at his Wiki.

If you took off the family connection and you read the stuff on it would you be surprised that they’d been nominated?

if he's genuinely worthy of nomination then surely there would be plenty of people lining up to nominate him, it doesn't need his son to do it.

Of course. Not sure why people are surprised about what happens in politics though. It’s all about mates and paying back favours or the celebrity factor, can’t forget them can we.

[BananaFama]

It's a firm no from me , cannot post any more words ,so astonished !

[Leithen]

ClaphamGT3 said:

i defy anyone to consider Johnson more shamelessly self interested and morally reprehensible than I do. However, this isnt entirely without precedent. Out-going PM's have often honoured family members in resignation honours lists. Clementine Churchill was made a Dame in 1945, Denis Thatcher was - very controversially - made a Baronet in 1990 and Philip May was knighted in 2019. Norma Major was also created a Dame and Cherie Blair a CBE, albeit not in their husband's resignation honours

I suppose given his track record of failed marriages nothing should shock us, but surely marrying his Dad would be a step too far?

[neilr]

Stanley Johnsons repugnant views on depopulation should be one of many things that prevents this happening. Disgusting man. Just like his son.

[rfisher]

Presumably in return for yet another 'loan' so that BJ can buy himself and his current receptacle some more curtains.

Maybe we should start executing PMs when their role as public servant () ends.

Can I nominate Tony B Liar as first up against the wall please?

[MBVitoria]

Timothy Bucktu said:

I mean it should be so obvious to everyone what a sham world we're all living in now. You have the global elite club taking all the benefits and cash they can grab for themselves, their close family and friends.
It's been happening since forever of course, but I guess the only difference is it's easier to see what's going on now?

Yep agree with you there. How the average working person can think that BJ and his gang ever had an ounce of consideration for them is beyond me.

I don't know what the solution is, but the whole political system needs a serious shake up.