King Charles strips 15 people of their honours this year, and eight of them lost theirs for criminal convictions

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson lost his knighthood in July. This month he received a 15-year sentence for childhood sexual offences committed against two women. Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, had his MBE stripped after admitting to domestic abuse of his estranged wife. In October, Charles Montegriffo of Gibraltar and Ian Hudson lost their MBE and OBE for criminal convictions.

March's purge included Ian Ashbolt, Lloyd Hamilton, Paul Rose and Graham Trewhella.

Liam Walker said convicted criminals have 'forfeited the privilege' of holding honours.

Angela Middleton lost her MBE after being found to have brought the honours system into disrepute.