Stanley Johnson’s nomination for a knighthood is only as absurd as the system that allows it

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If ever there was a political equivalent of ‘keep it in the family’ then this is it (PA)

Arise Sir Stanley; your son bids it, and the King will duly oblige.

It seems absurd, but less so than the existence of the feudal system which allows it. Membership to our second chamber – already an inappropriate anachronism in the 21st century – can be bought, and this impacts legislation.

David Lloyd George employed a broker and offered a sensible and well-structured menu from which wealthy “donors” could select whichever title they wished. It would appear that Boris Johnson is not that well organised, although he does indulge in a bit of old-fashioned nepotism. If the Tory party is open for business, in the interests of transparency, it should publish the price list and the availability of stock.