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Published 11:34 10 Nov 2014 GMT
Updated 13:55 11 Jun 2015 BST
Angry readers vented their frustration on Facebook.
Irate readers are calling on the 65-year-old, who became the leader of the Labour party in July of this year, to give the award back for a number of different reasons, not least recent political policies.
@irishtatler @joan_burton Horrifyingly mistimed decision. Demonstrates a massive disconnect between media and the public #mediabubble
— K. Winston (@Moonrise18) November 9, 2014
@irishtatler @joan_burton not by a long shot. Thousands of women in her position would have stuck to core beliefs and walked. #disgrace
— Sinisterous Maximus (@JoeEnouffy) November 9, 2014
@irishtatler @joan_burton I could not think of anyone less deserving of this award ! I really taught it was a joke #lostaloyalcustomer
— Liz Ryan (@lizzyeliz79) November 9, 2014Explore more on these topics:
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