Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Lets not forget that Betty Windsor (affectionately known as mummy to our prince Andy) is footing the pauper's legal fees.

Hiding behind the loophole of a dead sex trafficker? Stay classy, Andrew

Edit: Posted in the wrong thread - or is it really? They're all a bunch of shysters.

Edit Edit: What day is it?

Edit Edit Edit: Will post in the other one too. Take that you pesky Windsors.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

of course kier starmer would think that.

:shrug:

That's Sir Kier Starmer to you, plebeian.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

I give you Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile OBE KCSG - ordinary bloke, smoked a cigar.

[Rjk]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

That's Sir Kier Starmer to you, plebeian.

I don't recognise the honours system or the monarchy

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

I don't recognise the honours system or the monarchy

Neither do I, but unfortunately the b*ggers recognise us.

I notice that Starmer signs his emails 'Keir' when he wants to present himself as an 'ordinary' bloke.

[Dorcus]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Neither do I, but unfortunately the b*ggers recognise us.

I notice that Starmer signs his emails 'Keir' when he wants to present himself as an 'ordinary' bloke.

Some Labour Party members refer to him as "cur".

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Some Labour Party members refer to him as "cur".

Actually, just realised I'd spelled his name wrong too! What kind of a name is Keer anyway?

[Rjk]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Actually, just realised I'd spelled his name wrong too! What kind of a name is Keer anyway?

what kind of a name is Keir?

[splott parker]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

what kind of a name is Keir?

The founder of the party.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

The founder of the party.

Kier Labour?

[goats]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

of course kier starmer would think that.

:shrug:

Another Tory in disguise eh? Who would get fooled again?

[Tuerto]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

I've mixed feelings on Tony Blair. The Iraq war of course completely muddies the water on what was otherwise a pretty successful period for him as Prime Minister.

To be elected three times is no mean feat, and governing for ten years means he has had a hugely significant role in the life of the country and it's people.

I don't think being a controversial figure should bar someone from being knighted tbh. We don't really want to live in such an anodyne world do we? By definition, nearly all figures will be controversial or have some enemies.

I'm okay with it. But more than anything, does it matter that much? I'm not opposed to the honours system, but I don't pay great attention to it either.

Didn't you say that you were once a member of the respect party, or that you supported them? Apologies if I have that wrong

[JamesWales]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Didn't you say that you were once a member of the respect party, or that you supported them? Apologies if I have that wrong

I was. When they were formed in 2004 I was a member for a year. Was one of (checks wikipedia) 386 people who voted for Raja Gul-Raiz in Cardiff Central in 2005.

I marched three times against the Iraq War - twice in Cardiff and once at that massive march in London, so back then I hated Blair, viewed him as destroying Labour and all that.

In time, I recognise he saved Labour, and irrespective of all the usual pro's and con's of office he was a competent PM. But yeah, Iraq is the big shadow. Nonetheless, someone of his statue being knighted - I think that's fine.

[DubaiDai]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Totally disagree, just because someone was PM shouldn't automatically qualify for a gong in my opinion. Also Tony leaves a very tortuous legacy for many. Yes this sounds like the elite looking after their own yet again.

I believe this appointment was direct from the Queen, not through normal political channels

[az city]

Re: Sir Kier Says Letting Tony Be A Sir is correct

Does any other regime have a system of "honours" involving the granting of titles on Earth like the UK?