Tory minister sacked over 'serious misconduct' is 'set to be given a knighthood'

msn.com:

dismissed from his trade role and suspended from the party after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

But the Boris Johnson-loyalist is set to be rewarded for his staunch support with a gong in the resignation honours list this month, according to The Times.

It risks causing political embarrassment for Liz Truss, who is ‘thought to be unable to block the nomination’, according to the paper.

The trade minister has vowed to clear his name and has accused the party of rushing to judgement over the incident. Unnamed allies of the MP have defended Mr Burns, accusing Downing Street of sacking him to appear stronger on misconduct allegations than Mr Johnson and in retribution for perceived political disloyalty.