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Knighthood for Chris Whitty

(61 Posts)
Aveline Sat 01-Jan-22 11:12:15

Chris Whitty and JVT. Unlikely national heroes but they are! So glad to hear their work has been recognised.

GagaJo Sat 01-Jan-22 11:11:12

No, me neither lemsip. A traitor to the Labour party with his Tory-lite policies and taking us to war with Iraq over fictional weapons of mass destruction.

Casdon Sat 01-Jan-22 11:09:56

Our excellent CMO in Wales, Frank Atherton also got a richly deserved knighthood.

lemsip Sat 01-Jan-22 11:07:00

Yes, Prof Chris Whitty and Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, who became household names during the Covid-19 pandemic, have been knighted in the New Year Honours list.
well deserved

I see Tony Blair also knighted, not sure about that award.

Mapleleaf Sat 01-Jan-22 11:02:46

Yes, I’m pleased he’s been recognised, along with Prof Van Tam.

lavendermine Sat 01-Jan-22 11:02:17

Ah, Sir Dr Doom & Gloom - how appropriate.
Van Tam has one also, which pleases me.

Jenn53 Sat 01-Jan-22 11:01:49

Agree. I, too, am very pleased that Chris Whitty has been recognised and given a Knighthood as well as his deputy, Professor Van-Tam. They are both very deserving of the honour and are decent & likeable men.

GagaJo Sat 01-Jan-22 10:58:47

Bet he's been working the wards this Christmas again.

JaneJudge Sat 01-Jan-22 10:55:12

I always think of Mary off gogglebox crying about him grin

elfies Sat 01-Jan-22 10:51:30

Well deserved . Respect Sir!

GagaJo Sat 01-Jan-22 10:48:40

Although I don't approve of the whole honours thing, I am pleased to see he has been recognised.

Can't think (well, I can, but...) of anyone more deserving. Great man. Great service to our country.