Keir Starmer is under pressure to stand by his promise not to hand out honours to mark his resignation.
Prime Ministers typically compile a list of gongs when they quit, often rewarding close aides and political allies.
In the past even relatively junior staffers have received OBEs, while others have been granted a peerage in recognition of their dedication.
However, Sir Keir has been scathing about the convention in the past, and flatly ruled out issuing one.
In 2023, when Boris Johnson‘s list emerged, he was asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme whether he would hand out resignation honours.
‘No. There are other opportunities,’
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