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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alana Calvert

Sir Gavin Williamson will not take severance payment after two weeks in office

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Embattled minister 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.

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