A senior Conservative minister allegedly told a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" in what they claimed was a bullying campaign. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure over his decision to bring Gavin Williamson back into Government after The Guardian reported fresh incendiary claims about his conduct.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) official told the newspaper that the then defence secretary made the remarks in front of colleagues in a meeting, and on another occasion told them to "jump out of the window". The Cabinet Office minister said he "strongly" rejects the allegation and insisted he has "enjoyed good working relationships" with officials.
But the allegations, including that Williamson "deliberately demeaned and intimidated" the civil servant on a regular basis, is bound to add to the calls for his sacking. The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing his ally back into the Government when he knew he was under investigation for allegedly bullying former chief whip Wendy Morton.
