Rejected petition Abolish Britain's discredited honours system.

David Cameron's resignation list has highlighted that Britain's honours system is corrupt, discredited and elitist.

A new system should be created, independent of politicians, which recognises and rewards true merit.

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Paul Flynn's minority report to the Public Administration Select Committee sets out both problems with the current system, and proposals for alternatives.

http://paulflynnmp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2016/08/how-to-reform-corrupted-honours-system.html

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/163698

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Date submitted 1 August 2016
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