Outrage sparked as a Tory donor has been given a prominent role in the UK honours system
The position also allows him a place on the main honours committee which considers all awards.
This follows reports of several Tory donors being given positions after an effort was made at the beginning of Boris Johnson’s time as Prime Minister to “rebalance representation” on public bodies. Booth’s new position will afford him a key role in putting names forward for gongs. Concerns have been raised that interference could lead to those critical of the Government being excluded from lists for honours and those who support the Government’s agenda being championed.Samir Shah, a formerexecutive, was also given a place on the arts and media honours committee.
He said he has been involved in the media industry for four decades and in museums for 17 years. He also mentioned that he was given the Royal Television Society’s “outstanding contribution” award this year.Labour
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