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Sunak sharpens knives of his detractors with handling of Williamson scandal

With No 10 seemingly one step behind events, prime minister cultivated his reputation for poor political judgment

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022

Who is Gavin Williamson? MP's pet tarantula, knighthood and telling Russia to 'go away'

Former defence and education secretary Gavin Williamson has left the cabinet for a third time after accusations about his past behaviour hit the press. His political career has rarely been far from controversy

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Rishi Sunak admits ‘regret’ over Gavin Williamson appointment in PMQs grilling after ‘cartoon bully’ resigns

Rishi Sunak is under pressure to explain why he brought minister back amid allegations over conduct

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022

Jeremy Hunt and Dominic Raab risk losing seats with pensions triple lock betrayal

Betrayal of 12.3million pensioners over the state pension triple lock won't just cost Brits £443 a year - it could also cost some Cabinet ministers their seats, Labour analysis claims

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Rishi Sunak ‘retains full confidence in Sir Gavin Williamson’ amid row over abusive texts

The PM’s official spokesman said at the time Mr Sunak was not aware of the ‘substance’ of the messages sent by Sir Gavin to the then chief whip Wendy Morton

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2022

Rishi Sunak refuses to sack Gavin Williamson over abusive texts

PM’s spokesperson says Sunak believes Williamson has ‘important contribution to make’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Gavin Williamson hit by new claim over 'threat' to female MP about private life

CABINET minister Gavin Williamson has been accused of making a "tacit threat" by raising a sensitive issue to a female Tory MP about her…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2022

Gavin Williamson hit by fresh claim of ‘tacit threat’ to female MP about private life OLD

Allies say Williamson was only raising sensitive issue in his ‘pastoral capacity’

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 'very disappointed' with Matt Hancock's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! appearance

The Prime Minister said he 'would not have time' to watch the former Health Secretary on the show

Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022

Sunak ‘very disappointed’ in Matt Hancock for joining I’m A Celebrity

Speaking en route to Cop27 in Egypt, the Prime Minister said he supported the chief whip’s decision to suspend Mr Hancock from the Tory Party.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022