England's chief medical officer (CMO), Professor Chris Whitty, deputy CMO, Jonathan Van-Tam, and Wales' and Scotland's CMOs, Frank Atherton and Dr Gregor Smith have also been given knighthoods
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has been given a knighthood in the New Year Honours list alongside medical heroes who have selflessly worked to bring the country through the pandemic.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
National Archives: Tony Blair blocked post-Stephen Lawrence racial equality planNewly released government documents reveal former prime minister’s reluctance to introduce strategy following teenager’s murder
Læs mere »
Tony Blair blocked ‘OTT’ race equality strategy following Stephen Lawrence murderDowning Street aides were worried about right-wing press reaction to white paper on race equality
Læs mere »
Tony Blair blocked race strategy plan after murder of Stephen LawrenceTony Blair opposed proposals for a race equality strategy in the aftermath of Stephen Lawrence's murder – and said sacking police officers over race issues would be ‘over the top’.
Læs mere »
Tony Blair called plans to sack racist police officers 'OTT'The then prime minister also blocked proposals for a race equality strategy following the landmark report into the 1993 murder of the black teenager by white thugs.
Læs mere »
Opinion: How Blair kept the Tories divided – but failed to win the argument on EuropeCabinet papers from 1997 to 2000 reveal that Kenneth Clarke hoped New Labour would bring in proportional representation, writes John Rentoul
Læs mere »
LL Cool J cancels New Year’s Eve performance after testing positiveLL Cool J has cancelled his New Year’s Eve performance after testing positive for Covid-19.
Læs mere »