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SIR – As I predicted, successful actors, musicians, sports stars and political party supporters have predominated among the upper echelons of the King’s New Year Honours. Elsewhere, less well-known members of the public, who have worked selflessly with no thought for their own benefit, will be restricted to lesser awards.
The ex-PM, who was in office for 49 days, gives supporters and former aides honours, sparking criticism.
Firms are charging up to £40,000 to help secure awards - and not all wait for the official announcement.
The Conservatives have presided over more than an eightfold increase in the number of serving MPs being awarded knighthoods and damehoods, The Telegraph can reveal.
The former prime minister is thought to have nominated up to 14 allies for a gong.