The Speaker of the House of Commons on Saturday called for all former prime ministers to be knighted with the highest possible ranking. In a statement, Sir Tony said: "It was a great privilege to serve as Prime Minister, and I would like to thank all those who served alongside me, in politics, public service and all parts of our society, for their dedication and commitment to our country." Neil Coyle, the Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, said Sir Tony had "transformed the UK for the better, won three outstanding victories for the party and easily the best PM of my lifetime". My congratulations to Tony Blair on this recognition for his public service to our country." Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, said: "The last Labour government delivered enduring change from the national minimum wage to the peace process in Northern Ireland. "Tony Blair caused irreparable damage to both the constitution of the United Kingdom and to the very fabric of the nation's society," the petition alleges.īut others praised Sir Tony for his service to the country. John Smith, the son of Harry Leslie Smith, the Second World War veteran and author, said giving the honour to Gordon Brown would have been "more appropriate".Ī petition calling for Sir Tony's honour to be rescinded had gained more than 14,000 signatures as of Saturday night. It seems to me this is just him trying, yet again, to rehabilitate himself." Ms German said she understood the award was "convention" but added: "It's 14 years on since he stopped being prime minister, so I don't really see the justification for it at any time.
He was in office between 19, leading the UK during the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. Sir Tony, 68, was given the knighthood 14 years after leaving Downing Street, after claims that the delay was blocking other former prime ministers from being honoured. "We petition the Prime Minister to petition Her Majesty to have this honour removed.Tony Blair knighthood ‘a kick in the teeth for the people of Iraq and Afghanistan’Ĭonvenor of the Stop the War Coalition says she is ‘amazed’ that the former prime minister has been given the honour "Tony Blair is the least deserving person of any public honour, particularly anything awarded by Her Majesty the Queen. For this alone he should be held accountable for war crimes. "He was personally responsible for causing the death of countless innocent, civilian lives and servicemen in various conflicts. "Tony Blair caused irreparable damage to both the constitution of the United Kingdom and to the very fabric of the nation's society. It was a great privilege to serve as Prime Minister and I would like to thank all those who served alongside me (1/2) Tony Blair: It is an immense honour to be appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and I am deeply grateful to Her Majesty the Queen. No one cares about the petition, those are just people self identifying as walliesĪnd of course, Mr Blair himself was delighted to receive the honour: However, social media posts in favour of the honour or opposed to the petition are thin on the ground. Out of touch on Iraq, immigration, Euro-fanaticism and seeking to thwart Brexit, even reportedly asking Pres. The idea that Tony Blair should receive the HIGHEST order of chivalry possible has rightly angered a nation. He's a turd that cannot be flushed.'ĭeputy leader of the Reclaim Party doesn't think that former PM Tony Blair should receive a knighthood. ' is basically toeing the government line. If you needed an advert to end the honours system it was tonight 👇👇 People took to social media to share their disgust at the decision. The Labour politician, who was Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007, received the accolade in the recent New Year Honours List. This is as a result of petitions about “honours or appointments” not being accepted. More than 563,000 people have now signed the appeal.ĭespite the avalanche of objections, the prospect of debate in the House of Commons is likely to be rejected. A petition for the removal of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's knighthood continues to gather pace.
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