Liz Truss resignation honours list; two people set turn down honours from the UK’s shortest serving PM

To call Liz Truss’ time as UK Prime Minister over in a hot minute would be an understatement, but that does not mean that she is no less entitled to have a resignation honours list, akin to one that polarised the political community when Boris Johsnon’s very own list was brought to attention earlier this year.

Despite only remaining in office for 45 days, in which her budget caused the UK economy to drop steeply leading to firings, resignations and ultimately her own stepping down from the top job in the land, reception to some of the names on her list seems not to have ignited a political firestorm than the one her predecessor caused. In fact, The Guardian reports that two of the names on the list are "humiliated" by the prospect of being named on the resignation honours list,

Current UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems to think that, at least he has hinted at rubber stamping her list in a recent series of questions from senior MP’s in Parliament on Tuesday. t Sunak told MPs that under existing conventions, previous PM's are "entitled to resignation honours" which go through "the normal vetting process.”

“I follow what I understand and believe to be the long-standing convention of forwarding those names to the Palace for clearance after they have been through the vetting process. And without any active involvement, engagement or interference in that process," he stated, followed by quipping "It's not something I'm focused on,” when asked if he too would be providing a list once “ousted” from Number 10.

So as the House of Lords appointments commission vet the list, who are some of the names that are said to be featured on Liz Truss’ resignation honours list, and do you agree with some of the names compared to those on Boris Johnson’s list?

Who are the rumoured names on Liz Truss’ resignation honours list?

According to a report by The Mirror, the following names are rumoured to have appeared on the list of Liz Truss’ resignation honours;

Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott is a prominent Brexit campaigner and political strategist. He was a key figure in various pro-Brexit campaigns, including serving as the Chief Executive of the Vote Leave campaign during the 2016 EU referendum. Elliott has been involved in advocating for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union and has been associated with several influential Brexit-supporting organisations.

Jon Moynihan

Jon Moynihan is a Tory donor who has provided financial support to the Conservative Party. As a donor, Moynihan has contributed funds to the party's campaigns and activities. Donors often play a significant role in supporting political parties and their initiatives through financial contributions.

Ruth Porter

Ruth Porter is a long-term aide to Liz Truss and is currently working as a lobbyist. She has been closely associated with Truss throughout her political career, providing support and advice. As a lobbyist, Porter may have been involved in advocating for specific causes or representing the interests of clients within the political sphere.

Mark Littlewood

Mark Littlewood is the chief of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a free-market think tank. The IEA promotes classical liberal and free-market policies and has expressed support for the policies of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng. Littlewood's involvement in the think tank suggests that he has been influential in shaping economic and policy debates, particularly in relation to Truss' agenda.