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Row erupts over peerage for disgraced ex-Speaker

Michael Martin, the former Commons Speaker, was on course last night to become Lord Martin of Springburn after the Queen gave the green light to his ennoblement.

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MICHAEL SETTLE, UK Political Editor

Michael Martin, the former Commons Speaker, was on course last night to become Lord Martin of Springburn after the Queen gave the green light to his ennoblement.