Tribunal ruling reveals "thin" reasons behind Boris Johnson's Lords appointments of Baroness Owen and Lord Kempsell.

After an 18-month legal battle, it was revealed why Baroness Owen and Lord Kempsell were appointed to the UK's House of Lords by Boris Johnson. Both were former special advisers in the Conservative government and faced criticism for their appointments. A tribunal ruled in favor of journalist Martin Rosenbaum, who sought to disclose the reasons behind the nominations. The citations released detailed their roles in Johnson's government, including during the pandemic, but were partially redacted. Rosenbaum criticized the reasons as "very thin" and inadequate.

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