Sunak was unaware of ‘any specific allegations’ about Williamson, says ally Minister’s resignation puts PM under further pressure over decision to reappoint him to cabinet The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
Tory minister says PM has 'fabulous judgement' following Gavin Williamson resignation THE Education Secretary is the latest Tory minister to be sent out on the morning media round to defend the PM’s appointments. The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022
Braverman says police should handle protesters more robustly; Sunak ‘regrets’ appointing Williamson – as it happened Home secretary believe police definition of ‘serious disruption’ is too narrow; Keir Starmer tells PM Williamson was ‘pathetic bully’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
Rishi Sunak - live: PM ditches leadership pledges manifesto and immigration plan Talks held on which promises still deliverable and possible – and every pledge on the table, No 10 says The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Mum living off Universal Credit eats just one meal a day says she's now 'just existing' Sarah Stanton says she is using candles to keep warm with just £260 every fortnight coming in as she attempts to support her child in the face of the cost of living crisis Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
Sunak’s ‘fabulous judgment’ defended as Williamson quits over bullying claims MPs were questioning Rishi Sunak’s decision to bring back the twice-sacked minister who was the subject of a bullying complaint. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Rishi Sunak branded 'weak' for appointing Gavin Williamson as government minister Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Sunak's appointment of Williamson, who lasted 14 days in post, was "unacceptable" and "weak". Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
Who is Alaa Abd el-Fattah and why is he imprisoned in Egypt? The activist stopped drinking water on Sunday in an effort to bring attention to his plight as COP27 began. Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022
Gavin Williamson 'bullying is never acceptable' video comes back to haunt him Rishi Sunak is accused of one rule for Gavin Williamson and another for kids after he was allowed to resign of his own accord - after saying bullying was 'never acceptable' Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
Rishi Sunak faces questions after Sir Gavin Williamson quits over bullying claims The Prime Minister will appear in the Commons to face MPs following the loss of his ally Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
The Tories are ungovernable, and Rishi Sunak won’t bring them to heel Brexit created a profound crisis in Conservatism – one that it is beyond the abilities of any caretaker prime minister to solve, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
Tories slash incomes of poorest Scots by 16% over last ten years Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure to commit to raising all benefits - including the state pension - in line with inflation. Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
Gordon Brown: Rishi Sunak must live up to 'compassion' promise with 10 per cent Universal Credit rise "My plea is that he abides by his pledge to protect the most vulnerable, and makes sure a family whose income is £200 a week receives £20 more next April to cover rising food and fuel bills." Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
Gavin Williamson news – live: Minister defends Sunak’s ‘fabulous’ judgement Gillian Keegan says PM has ‘integrity and fabulous judgement’ despite bringing twice sacked minister back into government The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Parents in full-time work unable to reach ‘acceptable’ living standard, study finds Benefits must rise with inflation, say campaigners as families’ financial struggles revealed
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Sunak’s judgment questioned as Williamson quits over bullying claims Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister’s Questions following the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson.
Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022 Matt Hancock insists he has 'lots of support' for I'm A Celebrity - despite mountain of backlash "I have had a lot of supportive messages from people who can see what I am trying to do to show that politicians are people too."
Reuters · Nov 8, 2022 UK boosts support for Ukrainian troops through winter Britain is stepping up its support for Ukrainian soldiers through the winter, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told Reuters on Wednesday, following weeks of Ukrainian advances towards the southern city of Kherson.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting Nato’s Jens Stoltenberg will be the first international leader hosted by Rishi Sunak in No 10.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Matt Hancock: Who is controversial I’m a Celebrity 2022 contestant? From Covid press briefings to the Australian jungle
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 Williamson’s exit gets Sunak’s premiership off to an awkward start Minister’s resignation will ramp up concern among Tory MPs over leader’s political judgment and appointments
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Senior member of UK PM resigns amid bullying allegations A senior member of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has resigned after mounting allegations that he bullied colleagues
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Timeline: Williamson quits Sunak’s Cabinet after a fortnight Sir Gavin Williamson resigned after a series of allegations about his past conduct.
Reuters · Nov 8, 2022 UK PM Sunak accepts Williamson's resignation with 'great sadness' British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he had accepted minister Gavin Williamson's resignation "with great sadness" and was grateful for his personal support and loyalty.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Gavin Williamson resignation letter to Rishi Sunak in full: Bullying allegations had become a ‘distraction’ Former minister vows to ‘clear name of any wrongdoing’