Dishonours

The BBC reports, 'Actor Sir Ian McKellen, 68, who also campaigns for gay rights, said after finding out that he was becoming a Companion of Honour: "It is particularly pleasing that 'equality' is included in my citation." '

So the government is now advising the Palace to promote the promoters of homosexuality? Last time it was a knighthood for the undeserving, ungrateful Rushdie. I am beginning to think the sytstem should be scrapped.
Parkinson knighted but not the greater Yorkshireman, Dickie Bird. Parky is too bland for a Tyke. I do though approve of the OBE for a great Yorkshire lad, Jason Robinson.