Douglas Ross: I would sack frontbencher if they sent Williamson texts The comments from Douglas Ross came as the Prime Minister’s spokesman said he had full confidence in Sir Gavin Williamson. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Sunak retains full confidence in Gavin Williamson despite bullying row Sir Keir Starmer has claimed the Cabinet Office minister is ‘clearly not suitable’ for the job. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Why was Gavin Williamson given a knighthood? Cabinet Minister said teaching unions ‘really hate work’ Former education secretary allegedly made remarks to Matt Hancock, then-health secretary, in leaked WhatsApp chats. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2022
Rishi Sunak backs Gavin Williamson after abusive, threatening texts to colleague Sunak previously said threatening and abusive texts sent by Sir Gavin Williamson to a colleague were “not acceptable or right” Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022
Rishi Sunak’s ‘full confidence’ in Williamson despite ‘unacceptable’ texts OLD Prime minister Rishi Sunak has expressed “full confidence” in cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson, despite describing messages he sent to a former chief whip as “not acceptable”. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Gavin Williamson's WhatsApp rant in full as new claims emerge - but Sunak refuses to sack him Gavin Williamson is still in his job amid bullying claims as Rishi Sunak's spokesman claimed he had an 'important contribution to make' - despite not being able to say what his job is, and Keir Starmer suggesting he should be sacked Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022
Gavin Williamson ‘clearly not suitable’ to be minister, says Keir Starmer OLD Rishi Sunak ‘weakness’ shows why general election needed, says Labour leader The Independent UK · 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 wants to await Gavin Williamson inquiry result before deciding whether to sack him – as it happened Prime minister asked about minister’s future as judgment called into question over Williamson’s reappointment The Guardian - UK · 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
Inside Politics: Cop on Sunak urged to match words with action at Cop27 summit as questions continue over his hiring of Gavin Williamson to cabinet, writes Matt Mathers The Independent UK · 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
Rishi Sunak news - live: PM ‘determined to grip’ migrant crisis after Macron meeting Mr Sunak says “everyone” wants the migrant crisis to “resolve itself as quickly as possible” The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Gavin Williamson texts not acceptable or right, Rishi Sunak says Rishi Sunak insisted he had not seen the expletive-laden messages sent by Sir Gavin to a colleague before appointing him to Cabinet
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim before his cabinet appointment, says MP Rishi Sunak is facing claims he knew Sir Gavin Williamson was facing a complaint of bullying the day before he appointed him a cabinet minister. Cabinet Office minister Sir Gavin is facing an investigation over a series of abusive and threatening messages he is said to have sent to the…
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Sunak under fire over Williamson appointment amid bullying claims The Prime Minister was warned that Sir Gavin Williamson was the subject of a formal complaint when he made him a minister.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Ex-Tory Cabinet ministers condemn No 10 for refusing to act on Gavin Williamson ‘bullying’ PM told bullying can never be ‘inevitable part of our political life’ – as he stands by twice-sacked cabinet minister
Manchester Evening News · Nov 6, 2022 'Rishi Sunak knew about Sir Gavin Williamson bullying complaint', minister says Mr Williamson is facing an investigation over a series of abusive messages he sent to the then Tory chief whip over the Queen's funeral
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak under pressure over Gavin Williamson texts PM said to have been informed of the complaint against Williamson before giving him a cabinet role
The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak told about bullying claims against minister before appointing him to Cabinet, says Oliver Dowden THE Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden has said Rishi Sunak was aware that Sir Gavin Williamson was the subject of a complaint for…
Daily Mirror · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak stands by under-fire Gavin Williamson after expletive-fuelled texts Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden said Sir Gavin Williamson sent messages moaning about not being invited to the Queen's funeral 'in the heat of the moment' and he 'regrets doing so'
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak ally admits he knew of bullying claim against Gavin Williamson before appointment But Oliver Dowden dismisses anger about expletive texts to former Tory chief whip – insisting they were sent ‘in the heat of the moment’
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak says Gavin Williamson texts to Wendy Morton ‘not acceptable’ Cabinet Office minister Gavin Williamson accused Wendy Morton of withholding invitations to the Queen’s funeral to ‘punish’ out-of-favour MPs
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak news - live: PM under fire from ex-ministers on Williamson bullying claim Cabinet minster sent abusive messages to previous Tory chief whip