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Gavin Williamson resigns from Tory government as bullying accusations mount

GAVIN Williamson has resigned from Rishi Sunak’s government as allegations of bullying mount against him.

The National (Scotland)

Gavin Williamson: his gaffes, scandals and controversies

Some of the worst moments of the Conservative politician, who has resigned from cabinet after allegations over his conduct

The Guardian - UK

Gavin Williamson backed winners but made many ministerial mishaps

Profile: the departing Cabinet Office minister curried favour with PMs but has proven prone to ineptitude

The Guardian - UK

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Gavin Williamson resigns amid scandal over ‘bullying’ messages

‘I have decided to step back from government’ says twice-sacked former chief whip

The Independent UK

Williamson devotees rally behind Britain’s finest fireplace salesman but Gav goes – again

The much-sacked cabinet minister was clearly the right person for the job. For a fortnight, anyway

The Guardian - UK

Gavin Williamson RESIGNS amid bullying claims after aide told 'slit your throat'

Gavin Williamson has resigned from the Cabinet amid bullying allegations, and said while he refutes the claims made about him he recognises that they are a 'distraction'

Daily Mirror

Gavin Williamson resigns after chief whip messages scandal

Former defence and education secretary had been brought back to government last month by Rishi Sunak

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Civil servant reportedly told ‘slit your throat’ reports Gavin Williamson to bullying watchdog

The civil servant who alleges Gavin Williamson told them to “slit your throat” has made a formal complaint to parliament’s bullying watchdog.

The Independent UK

Fresh allegations about Williamson’s behaviour add to pressure on Sunak

Anne Milton, who was Sir Gavin’s deputy in the whips’ office, accused him of threatening behaviour.

The Independent UK

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

Gavin Williamson quits cabinet after claims of ‘unethical and immoral’ behaviour

Resignation letter concedes claims about his conduct had become a ‘distraction’ but Williamson vows to clear his name

The Guardian - UK

'Immoral' Gavin Williamson told Tory colleague he 'owned MP in financial trouble'

A senior Tory told The Mirror that the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should sack Sir Gavin to end the "advent calendar" of daily sleaze allegations against his ministers

Daily Mirror

Gavin Williamson used gossip about drinking, sex lives and mental health as ‘leverage’ over Tory MPs, former deputy claims

Minister’s behaviour as chief whip described as ‘threatening’ and ‘intimidating’

The Independent UK

Elon Musk may be a rival for Ratner in brand destruction

Brief letters: Twitter troubles | I Spy in Yorkshire | Gavin Williamson’s defenestration | Dishonours system | Don’t forget the editor

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The Independent UK

‘Time we had a say’: Red-wall voters want a general election to sort out ‘shambles’

Exclusive: Panel of Middlesbrough voters question Rishi Sunak’s mandate to govern

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Shadow home secretary accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘shabby political deals’ over Suella Braverman and Sir Gavin Williamson appointments

Labour’s shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper suggested Rishi Sunak had done “grubby political deals” in the cases of both Suella Braverman and Sir Gavin Williamson. The Prime Minister reappointed Ms Braverman as Home Secretary just six days after she was forced to quit over a security breach. He also handed…

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Strikes or no strikes, rail chiefs must get a grip on timetable chaos

If this week’s rail strikes were called off, someone forgot to tell the train companies. Instead, the unions have secured seven days of chaos for the price of one.

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The Independent UK

Gavin Williamson news – live: Minister resigns over bullying allegations

Former chief whip and education secretary was accused of telling senior civil servant to ‘slit your throat’

The Independent UK

Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

Reuters

More time needed to look into allegations against UK minister Williamson - Downing Street

More time is needed to consider the serious allegations against British minister Gavin Williamson, who is accused of bullying behaviour towards colleagues, a spokesman for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

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

The REAL Sir Gavin Williamson - all the top Tory's scandals, blunders and leaks

Known as a plotter and political schemer, Sir Gavin Williamson's return to the Cabinet last month as a minister 'without portfolio' caused ripples in Westminster

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak says ‘slit your throat’ allegations against Gavin Williamson are ‘serious’

Rishi Sunak regards bullying allegations against cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson as “serious” and is considering whether any action should be taken on them, Downing Street has said.

The Independent UK

Williamson: Tarantula-loving political plotter never far from controversy

His return to Government raised eyebrows in Westminster, where he is viewed with suspicion by many Conservative MPs.

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