It is far from "churlish to suggest a fundamental
rethink" of the honours system, especially as Cameron`s nominations reveal the
same arrogance which led to his disastrous referendum decision (Time to overhaul
an outdated, political and inglorious system, 01/08/16). Your editorial mentions
the "inclusion of two businessmen", who also happened to be major donors to the
Tory party, but omitted the point that Ian Taylor`s firm, Vitol, hit the
headlines two years ago, when news of a £550,000 donation was accompanied by the
revelation that Vitol had paid 2.6% global tax on profits of £846m.
Repugnant enough for the Tories to accept money
which should have been paid to the Treasury, but shame on Cameron for honouring
tax avoiders. If this isn`t the straw which breaks the already "tarnished"
honours system`s back, surely nothing ever will?
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