peerages

Jeremy Corbyn tried to get peerages for ex-Speaker John Bercow and his former deputy Tom Watson 

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Jeremy Corbyn ‘made a last-ditch bid’ to secure peerages for ex-Speaker John Bercow and his former deputy Tom Watson He had put both controversial figures forward for elevation to the Upper House  But they are understood to have been rejected after the usual vetting process He may have made a new bid just before he … Read more

Three Tory donors set to land peerages have given the Conservative party a total of £1.5million

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Three Tory donors who are expected to be rewarded with peerages by Boris Johnson together gave almost £1.5million to the party in the final three months of last year. Peter Cruddas, Michael Spencer and Jon Moynihan are thought to have been nominated by the Prime Minister for places on the red benches, which will be announced … Read more