Following his resignation as prime minister in September 2022,Boris Johnson compiled a list of those he thought deserving ofhonours.[1] This list is different from thePolitical Honours list announced on 14 October 2022 that had been drawn up and submitted for scrutiny before Johnson's resignation.[2][3]
In June 2023,The Times reported that incumbent Prime MinisterRishi Sunak had approved the honours list.[4] The honours were published by theCabinet Office on 9 June 2023 and gazetted on 21 July 2023 (backdated to 9 June).[5][6]
A disagreement subsequently broke out between Johnson and Sunak, with the BBC reporting that eight of Johnson's nominations were rejected by theHouse of Lords Appointments Commission.[7] The identity of these eight individuals is uncertain but there is speculation that they include formerCulture SecretaryNadine Dorries and Johnson allyNigel Adams, who both subsequently resigned from the House of Commons.[7]
There was also controversy as Johnson gave honours for various people involved inPartygate events, includingMartin Reynolds,Shaun Bailey (at the 14 December 2020 gathering at Conservative Campaign Headquarters), Ben Mallet (at the 14 December 2020 gathering at Conservative Campaign Headquarters),Shelley Williams-Walker (at the 15 April 2021 party),[8]Jack Doyle (at an 18 December 2020 event),[8]Dan Rosenfield (in office during the period of Partygate events), and Rosie Bate-Williams (a press adviser who handled some of Johnson's denials).[9]
Shaun Bailey, a Conservative member of the London Assembly, to beBaron Bailey of Paddington,of Paddington in the City of Westminster[12]
Benjamin Gascoigne, former political secretary and deputy chief of staff to the former prime minister The Rt Hon. Boris Johnson MP, to beBaron Gascoigne,of Pendle in the County of Lancashire.[12]
Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, to beBaron Houchen of High Leven,of Ingleby Barwick in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees.[12]
Ross John Kempsell, Political Director of the Conservative Party and Director of the Conservative Research Department, to beBaron Kempsell,of Letchworth in the County of Hertfordshire.[12]
Charlotte Kathryn Tranter Owen, former Special Advisor to the former Prime Minister The Rt Hon. Boris Johnson MP, to beBaroness Owen of Alderley Edge,of Alderley Edge in the County of Cheshire.[12]
Kulveer Singh Ranger, formerly Director of Transport for The Rt Hon. Boris Johnson MP whilst Mayor of London, and Special Adviser to UK Government on digital strategy, to beBaron Ranger of Northwood,of Pimlico in the City of Westminster.[12]
Daniel Robert Rosenfield, former Downing Street Chief of Staff for the Former Prime Minister The Rt Hon. Boris Johnson MP, to beBaron Rosenfield,of Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey.[12]
The Right HonourableConor BurnsMP, former Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office, for political and public service[13]
The Right HonourableSimon Richard ClarkeMP, former Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, for political and public service[13]
William John Lewis, Political Adviser to The Rt Hon. Boris Johnson MP, for political and public service[13]
The Right HonourableJacob William Rees-MoggMP, former Minister of State for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, for political and public service[13]
Guto Harri, former director of communications at Downing Street and London City Hall, for political and public service[13]
Rosemary Bate-Williams, former press secretary to the prime minister, for political and public service[13]
David Joseph Blair, former foreign affairs speechwriter to the prime minister and former chief foreign correspondent forThe Daily Telegraph, for public service[13]
Colin Cromarty Bloom, former faith engagement advisor to the prime minister, for political and public service[13]
Henry Charles Rixar Cook, former special adviser to the prime minister, for political and public service[13]
Jack Doyle, former Downing Street director of communications, for political and public service[13]
Roisha Maria Hughes, former principal private secretary to the mayor of London, for public service[13]
Ray Arthur Lewis, former deputy mayor of London, for political and public service[13]
Samantha Helen CohenCVO, former Director of the Office of the Prime Minister, for political and public service[13]
Alexander Karczewski Crowley, former political adviser to the prime minister, for political and public service[13]
Rebecca Rose Haggar Kaikitis, Councillor, London Borough of Hillingdon, for political and public service[13]
Samantha Geraldine Harrison, former interim Permanent Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the Prime Minister, for public service[13]
Benjamin Robert Mallet, former Strategy Director for the General Election and London Campaign Director, for political and public service[13]
Daniel James Ritterband, former Head of the Mayor of London Campaign, for political and public service[13]
Sarah Elizabeth Rebecca Vaughan-Brown, former Personal Adviser to Carrie Johnson, for political and public service[13]
Dr William Gerald Winter Warr, Senior Vice President, Global Health Strategy at BioNTech, former Senior Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Health, Social Care and Life Sciences, for political and public service[13]
Catherine Grace Rostron, Senior Parliamentary Assistant and Special Adviser to the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, for political and public service[13]
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