Gavin Williamson quits cabinet after claims of ‘unethical and immoral’ behaviour
by Pippa Crerar and Rowena Mason from World news | The Guardian on (#65KT3)
Resignation letter concedes claims about his conduct had become a distraction' but Williamson vows to clear his name
Gavin Williamson dramatically quit Rishi Sunak's cabinet on Tuesday night after the Guardian revealed claims that he told a senior civil servant they should slit your throat" while he was defence secretary.
The Cabinet Office minister stepped down after the former Whitehall aide put in a formal complaint to parliament's Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS), piling more pressure on Sunak over his decision to reappoint his ally.
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