Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJessica Morden, a prominent Labour MP and chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, has been appointed a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours. Dame Jessica, who has represented Newport East for two decades, was recognised for her 35 years of work in the Labour Party, much of it behind the scenes. Former Conservative MPs David Gauke and Greg Hands were also awarded knighthoods in this year's honours list. Sir David Gauke received his knighthood for his work on the independent sentencing review, which proposed reforms to the justice system to address prison capacity issues. Former Labour minister, author, and political diarist Chris Mullin was also knighted, acknowledging his contributions as an MP and journalist. In fullBrexit rebel and Starmer ally recognised in Birthday HonoursThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Prominent Labour MP among politicians recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJessica Morden, a prominent Labour MP and chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, has been appointed a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours. Dame Jessica, who has represented Newport East for two decades, was recognised for her 35 years of work in the Labour Party, much of it behind the scenes. Former Conservative MPs David Gauke and Greg Hands were also awarded knighthoods in this year's honours list. Sir David Gauke received his knighthood for his work on the independent sentencing review, which proposed reforms to the justice system to address prison capacity issues. Former Labour minister, author, and political diarist Chris Mullin was also knighted, acknowledging his contributions as an MP and journalist. In fullBrexit rebel and Starmer ally recognised in Birthday HonoursThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
