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Have your say: Readers were divided on the high street staple and while some said they’d never set foot in a Spoons again others eagerly listed off the pros of the chain pub

With founder Tim Martin receiving a knighthood in the King’s New Year honours we want to know whether you think Spoons is a blessing or a curse to our high streets

Letters: Tim Martin’s knighthood is reviewed by Peter Walker and David Head

The British high street has for years been dominated by a chain of cheap-and-cheerful pubs boasting straightforward food, inexpensive pints and mad carpets. Oh, and political propaganda. As Spoons founder Tim Martin is granted a knighthood, Katie Rosseinsky dives into a polarising brand that we can never seem to agree…

Tim Martin’s lengthy shift in service of the UK hospitality industry is hard to match

Former PM’s ‘shameless’ move compared to Harold Wilson’s ‘lavender list’ scandal – as Jacob Rees-Mogg makes desperate defence of ally

Knighthoods for financial backers who gave party more than £5m

The pub tycoon has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture

Top gong comes despite The Independent revealing that the senior Tory used non-dom tax loophole

Author Jilly Cooper and actor Emilia Clarke also honoured

John Griffin, who gave £3m, and Tim Martin, who backed Vote Leave, among donors to receive knighthoods