Boris Johnson awarded his political aides and allies with some of Britain's highest honours to mark his resignation as prime minister, including some who attended parties in government buildings during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Johnson's list, long delayed following his resignation last year, renewed criticism of the system under which outgoing prime ministers can nominate people for lifetime seats in Britain's upper house of parliament, as well as knighthoods and other awards, when they leave office.
In May 2020, when Britain had lockdown measures, Reynolds had invited people to the Downing Street garden suggesting they "bring your own booze". He later boasted to colleagues on social media that staff appeared to have "got away" with the drinks event. The former prime minister also approved honours for Conservative party politicians who have recently been caught in other scandals.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Simon Clarke were among Conservative politicians awarded knighthoods, while former interior minister Priti Patel was made a dame.
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