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Loads of people have turned down gongs. David Bowie, Albert Finney., even Kipling. When a black person does it the old "chip on the shoulder" line comes out - I've seen it commented underneath a couple of newspaper reports today. You are allowed to turn down award and this man has reasons for...

Surely we can find a way to celebrate (and award) Englishness/Britishness without resorting to an outdated Empire Gong ? I was reminded of being in Greece in a hotel during the London opening Olympic Ceremony. Bloke there thought it was a "disgrace" that the Red Arrows weren't invited :)

Because the problem is with the outdated stupid name of the award. Member of the Empire ? Jesus.... Imagine if Germany were still giving out awards under that name. It isn't rude to turn down an award. She isn't offering him a slice of cake.