LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - Boris Johnson awarded his political aides and allies with some of Britain's highest honours to mark his resignation as prime minister, including some who attended parties in government buildings during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Martin Reynolds, a senior civil servant and Johnson's former principal private secretary, was given an Order of the Bath award for public service.
Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner called Johnson's honours list a "sickening insult".
A Conservative member of parliament, who asked not to be named, said the list was "deeply embarrassing" and showed Johnson's lack of remorse.
The former prime minister also approved honours for Conservative party politicians who have recently been caught in other scandals.
Persons:
Boris Johnson, Martin Reynolds, Reynolds, Johnson, Dan Rosenfield, Jack Doyle, Angela Rayner, Ben Houchen, Conor Burns, Jacob Rees, Mogg, Simon Clarke, Priti Patel, Theresa May, David Cameron, Andrew MacAskill, Michael Holden, Mark Potter, Paul Simao
Organizations:
Bath, Labour Party, Conservative, Thomson
Locations:
COVID, Britain, British, Downing, lockdowns, Tees Valley