peerage
Example Sentences
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Traditionally speakers are given a place in the House of Lords when they retire, although Sir Lindsay's predecessor, John Bercow was not granted a peerage.
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He said that Tory leaders have handed peerages to "lackeys and donors".
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Ms Dorries is thought to have been nominated for a peerage in Mr Johnson's resignation honours list, though her appointment is believed to have been delayed to avoid triggering a by-election.
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The SNP Westminster leader also asked the PM about reports that Boris Johnson's resignation honours list would include peerages for four Tory MPs.
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In October, Dame Foster was also nominated for a peerage.
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