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Donaldson to give up knighthood and seat on Privy Council

Donaldson to give up knighthood and seat on Privy Council
BBC News Wednesday 24 June 2026, 13:56 UTC 1 min read
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The moves were confirmed in a statement issued by his solicitor John McBurney.

The moves were confirmed in a statement issued by his solicitor John McBurney.
Donaldson (ORG) Privy Council (ORG) John McBurney (PERSON)
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