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Outgoing PM has not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down in just over 10 days time, despite previously opposing itKeir Starmer has signalled he could hand out resignation honours when he leaves Downing Street, despite pledging three years ago he would not hand out gongs when he eventually stood down. The prime minister twice declined to…
Published July 9, 2026 · Category: News
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Outgoing PM has not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down in just over 10 days time, despite previously opposing it
Keir Starmer has signalled he could hand out resignation honours when he leaves Downing Street, despite pledging three years ago he would not hand out gongs when he eventually stood down.
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The prime minister twice declined to rule out drawing up a list of honours when he stands down as prime minister in just over 10 days time, to be succeeded by Andy Burnham.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Outgoing PM has not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down in just over 10 days time, despite previously opposing itKeir Starmer has signalled he could hand out resignation honours when he leaves Downing Street, despite pledging three years ago he would not hand out gongs when he eventually stood down.The prime minister twice declined to rule out drawing up a list of honours when he stands down as prime minister in just over 10 days time, to be succeeded by Andy Burnham. Continue
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