JK Rowling says she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

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JK Rowling has disclosed that she turned down two offers of a peerage following Kemi Badenoch's public statement that she would nominate the writer to the House of Lords.The acclaimed Harry Potter author, aged 59, was commended by Ms Badenoch, who, should she become successful in her bid for Conservative leadership, would have the authority to name some peers as the Opposition leader.On her social media platform X, once known as Twitter, Rowling explained: "It's considered bad form to talk about this but I'll make an exception given the very particular circumstances."She elaborated further, saying: "I've already turned down a peerage twice, once under Labour and once under the Tories.

If offered one a third time, I still wouldn't take it. It's not her, it's me."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In a conversation with the online broadcasting channel Talk, the ex-minister for equalities, Ms Badenoch, stated that she had "managed to get Dr Hilary Cass a peerage" after her