Rachel Riley receives the MBE in the New Year’s Honors list for her efforts to combat anti-Semitism, while Stephen Graham is recognized for his contributions to drama

Rachel Riley and Stephen Graham are among the latest stars to be recognized at the King’s New Year’s Honours.

The Countdown presenter, 36, received an MBE in recognition of her efforts to raise awareness of the Holocaust and fight anti-Semitism.

Rachel has previously been involved in the debate on anti-Semitism in the Labor Party and has been critical of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.

The presenter, whose mother is Jewish, addressed the Holocaust Educational Trust in Westminster in January 2019 and discussed the online abuse she has experienced as a public figure.

In February, she was awarded £10,000 in damages by a High Court judge after she sued Corbyn’s former aide, Laura Murray, following a dispute on Twitter.

Rachel was awarded £50,000 in damages in November for defamation of a political blogger who wrote an article claiming he was a “serial abuser”.

Stephen, 49, known for his starring roles in Line of Duty, Boardwalk Empire and This Is England, received an OBE for services to drama.

Honour: Rachel received an MBE in recognition of her efforts to raise awareness of the Holocaust and fight anti-Semitism

The actor most recently starred as Mr. Wormwood appears in the musical adaptation of Matilda and he will next star in Young Woman and the Sea opposite Daisy Ridley.

He has previously been nominated for a BAFTA and a British Independent Film Award and won an RTS Award for his role in Little Boy Blue.

Meanwhile, Sir Brian May, who played God Save The Queen on the roof of Buckingham Palace during the Golden Jubilee before appearing again during the Platinum Jubilee two decades later, was made a Bachelor Knight for services to music and charity.

The astrophysicist told the PA news agency: “I see it as a kind of commission, a kind of commission, to do the things you expect a knight to do – fight for justice, fight for people who have no not right every voice.’

Achievement: Stephen Graham, best known for his starring roles in Line of Duty, Boardwalk Empire and This Is England, received an OBE for services to drama

Achievement: Sir Brian May was made a Bachelor Knight for services to music and charity

Sir Grayson Perry, the 62-year-old artist, writer and broadcaster known for his tapestries, ceramics and crosswork, will be knighted for services to the arts, while fashion designer Dame Mary Quant will be made a Companion of Honour.

Also on the list is comedian Frank Skinner, who was awarded an MBE for services to entertainment after a career spanning 35 years.

Leah Williamson, captain of the Lionesses, is one of four English teams that won Euro 2022 and appears on the list. She is named an OBE, while her teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White are all named MBEs.

Sarina Wiegman, coach of the Dutch national team, is also in attendance after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made her an honorary CBE.

Career: Comedian Frank Skinner is also on the list and received an MBE in entertainment services