Theresa May won’t meddle in David Cameron ‘crony’ row

British prime minister Theresa May will not interfere with the official process of approving her predecessor David Cameron’s resignation honours list despite allegations of cronyism, Downing Street has said.

Following a leak of the list, opposition MPs demanded a complete overhaul of the system after it was claimed the former PM is rewarding personal aides, political donors and senior figures on the losing Remain campaign.

Ms May was under pressure to intervene, but a spokeswoman said the new premier would not interfere in decisions of the honours committees, which are independent of No 10.