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Dame Joanna Lumley suggested many people are “claiming the mental illness bandwagon” and told them: “Just get a grip.”

A petition calling for the knighthood to be rescinded has been signed by more than 380,000 people. At 100,000, petitions are almost always debated in Parliament.

The Absolutely Fabulous actress has been honoured for services to drama, entertainment and charitable causes.She said she was touched beyond words to receive the honour.

Sir Tonys knighthood led to furious backlash on social media and a petition being launched on Change.org by Angus Scott shortly after he was made a Sir. Now, 100,000 have signed the petition.

The U.K. New Years Honors List included a James Bond actor, a U.S. Open tennis champion, a former BT Group chairman and two top pandemic advisers. Separately, Queen Elizabeth II appointed former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair to be a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Tony Blairs knighthood has been met with furious backlash with social media users branding him a war criminal and military mothers threatening to return Elizabeth Crosses in disgust.

The Absolutely Fabulous actress has been made a dame in the New Year Honours.

The Absolutely Fabulous actress has been made a dame in the New Year Honours.

The Absolutely Fabulous actress has been made a dame in the New Year Honours.

The Absolutely Fabulous actress has been made a dame in the New Year Honours.