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A petition calling for the knighthood to be rescinded has been signed by more than 380,000 people.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.

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.

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.

Among the others recognised in the New Year Honours are Kate Garraway for services to broadcasting, and Mel B for her work with domestic violence charity Womens Aid.