People ignored

THREE cheers for Honours to unsung heroes. 
But a giant raspberry to honours grabbed by the rich, powerful and famous. Large numbers of people doing splendid voluntary work or who contribute beyond the call of duty are ignored and un-rewarded
Knighthoods and peerages are sprayed in abundance on the tax-avoiding comedians, overpaid bankers or dreary political time-servers. 
Dedicated charity workers who have inspired and innovated are less fortunate. 
Teachers, local authority workers, nurses or postmen appear amongst the awards with demeaning minor gongs. 
Michael Winner famously refused to accept an OBE because that was what he said should be offered to a ‘toilet cleaner at Kings Cross Station’. 
His comment is accurate.
 The Honours are distributed, not for meritorious service, but on the ranking of the recipient in the social ladder of snobbery.
The country is proud of sports heroes, but they are already rewarded with medals and fame. Giving them additional gongs is further icing on the cake.
A new honours system is needed based on merit not class. 
For a detailed report I wrote for a select committee read Dishonoured Honours on paulflynnmp.co.uk or contact me and I will send you a copy.