Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been honored with a knighthood in the New Year Honours list. The recognition has sparked criticism from Conservatives, including comments on his track record of increasing crime and missed housing targets. While Foreign Secretary David Lammy praised Khan’s achievements in improving air quality and housing, Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp condemned the award as a ‘reward for failure’. The honours list also included Emily Thornberry, who expressed her surprise at being made a dame.