Sir Gavin Williamson has said he will not take severance payment after announcing his resignation over bullying allegations. The MP said late on Tuesday night that he will opt against the payment government ministers and whips are automatically entitled to, adding that it should instead go towards other “priorities”, such as reducing the NHS’s waiting lists.
“To dispel any speculation, I want to make it clear that I will not be taking any severance,” Sir Gavin tweeted. “This is taxpayers’ money and it should go instead toward the Government‘s priorities like reducing the NHS’s waiting lists.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Sir Gavin stood down after accepting that allegations about his conduct had become “a distraction”. It is the third time he has left government in as many years.
