Williamson’s exit gets Sunak’s premiership off to an awkward start Minister’s resignation will ramp up concern among Tory MPs over leader’s political judgment and appointments The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
Sunak in quandary over fate of ‘dark arts’ practitioner Williamson Analysis: Some Tory MPs are not buying excuse PM is waiting for inquiries into minister to conclude before taking decision The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
Partygate inquiry delays blamed on government foot-dragging Exclusive: MPs investigating Boris Johnson’s lockdown rule-breaking have been waiting more than three months for some evidence The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
MPs table bill to force Rishi Sunak to appoint new ethics watchdog OLD Prime minister is yet to fill the ethics advisor post which has been vacant for 145 days The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’ No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Gavin Williamson could face THREE bullying probes as No10 warns new claims 'serious' Downing Street said new claims Gavin Williamson told a civil servant to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of the window' were 'serious' and talks are now under way about whether the Cabinet Office should investigate Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022
‘Unacceptable’ if Williamson told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ – minister But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Gavin Williamson announces resignation but ‘refutes the characterisation’ of claims against him – as it happened Former deputy chief whip Anne Milton tells Channel 4 Williamson used ‘leverage’ and threats against MPs The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
PM thinks Williamson bullying accusations are serious, says aide Rishi Sunak considering ‘appropriate’ action against Cabinet Office minister, says spokesperson The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
Gavin Williamson allegedly told civil servant to 'slit your throat' as new bullying claim emerges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure over his decision to bring Gavin Williamson ally back into Government. Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022
"Covid claps don't pay the bills": What striking nurses could mean for Greater Manchester Will any nurses be working during the strike? And what will happen to patients? The big questions answered... Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022
Gavin Williamson allegedly told official to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of window' Sir Gavin Williamson strongly rejected new allegations that he 'deliberately demeaned and intimidated' a civil servant amid calls for Rishi Sunak to sack him - despite the PM voicing his support Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022
Gavin Williamson reportedly told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his decision to bring his ally back into Government. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Sunak defies calls to sack Gavin Williamson despite ‘not acceptable’ messages The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing the twice-sacked minister back into Government despite a bullying investigation. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022 "I earned more when I worked in a crisp factory": Anger, exasperation and alarm as nurses are set to strike in row over pay “We have the best doctors and nurses in the world yet they are treated so badly instead of treasured"
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Sunak retains full confidence in Gavin Williamson despite bullying row Sir Keir Starmer has claimed the Cabinet Office minister is ‘clearly not suitable’ for the job.
Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak backs Gavin Williamson after abusive, threatening texts to colleague Sunak previously said threatening and abusive texts sent by Sir Gavin Williamson to a colleague were “not acceptable or right”
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak wants to await Gavin Williamson inquiry result before deciding whether to sack him – as it happened Prime minister asked about minister’s future as judgment called into question over Williamson’s reappointment
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak refuses to sack Gavin Williamson over abusive texts PM’s spokesperson says Sunak believes Williamson has ‘important contribution to make’
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Gavin Williamson hit by fresh claim of ‘tacit threat’ to female MP about private life OLD Allies say Williamson was only raising sensitive issue in his ‘pastoral capacity’
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Gavin Williamson texts not acceptable or right, Rishi Sunak says Rishi Sunak insisted he had not seen the expletive-laden messages sent by Sir Gavin to a colleague before appointing him to Cabinet
Daily Mirror · Nov 6, 2022 Medal for nuclear heroes refused AGAIN despite pledge from Rishi Sunak "They don't even have the guts to tell us to our faces," say atomic veterans, as leak confirms their fears that justice is still being denied
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022 Plans in place to deal with strike action by UK’s nurses, government says Oliver Dowden says Department of Health has ‘well-oiled contingencies’ to manage impact of action
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim before his cabinet appointment, says MP Rishi Sunak is facing claims he knew Sir Gavin Williamson was facing a complaint of bullying the day before he appointed him a cabinet minister. Cabinet Office minister Sir Gavin is facing an investigation over a series of abusive and threatening messages he is said to have sent to the…
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Sunak under fire over Williamson appointment amid bullying claims The Prime Minister was warned that Sir Gavin Williamson was the subject of a formal complaint when he made him a minister.