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Williamson quits after mounting allegations against him become a ‘distraction’

Sir Gavin Williamson said he intended to clear his name following claims about his conduct.

The Independent UK

Gavin Williamson: his gaffes, scandals and controversies

Some of the worst moments of the Conservative politician, who has resigned from cabinet after allegations over his conduct

The Guardian - UK

Gavin Williamson resigns after chief whip messages scandal

Former defence and education secretary had been brought back to government last month by Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK

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Civil servant reportedly told ‘slit your throat’ reports Gavin Williamson to bullying watchdog

The civil servant who alleges Gavin Williamson told them to “slit your throat” has made a formal complaint to parliament’s bullying watchdog.

The Independent UK

Fresh allegations about Williamson’s behaviour add to pressure on Sunak

Anne Milton, who was Sir Gavin’s deputy in the whips’ office, accused him of threatening behaviour.

The Independent UK

Gavin Williamson quits cabinet after claims of ‘unethical and immoral’ behaviour

Resignation letter concedes claims about his conduct had become a ‘distraction’ but Williamson vows to clear his name

The Guardian - UK

Gavin Williamson used gossip about drinking, sex lives and mental health as ‘leverage’ over Tory MPs, former deputy claims

Minister’s behaviour as chief whip described as ‘threatening’ and ‘intimidating’

The Independent UK

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Shadow home secretary accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘shabby political deals’ over Suella Braverman and Sir Gavin Williamson appointments

Labour’s shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper suggested Rishi Sunak had done “grubby political deals” in the cases of both Suella Braverman and Sir Gavin Williamson. The Prime Minister reappointed Ms Braverman as Home Secretary just six days after she was forced to quit over a security breach. He also handed…

Evening Standard

Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

The Independent UK

Gavin Williamson could face THREE bullying probes as No10 warns new claims 'serious'

Downing Street said new claims Gavin Williamson told a civil servant to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of the window' were 'serious' and talks are now under way about whether the Cabinet Office should investigate

Daily Mirror

The REAL Sir Gavin Williamson - all the top Tory's scandals, blunders and leaks

Known as a plotter and political schemer, Sir Gavin Williamson's return to the Cabinet last month as a minister 'without portfolio' caused ripples in Westminster

Daily Mirror

Scandal-hit Gavin Williamson faces new probe - but could keep job past Christmas

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there was an 'independent' inquiry into Mr Williamson's sweary WhatsApp messages to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton amid reports the matter has been escalated to Parliament's watchdog

Daily Mirror

Tory MP refers Gavin Williamson bullying claim to parliamentary watchdog

Wendy Morton refers allegation to independent investigators – as Williamson apologises to cabinet

The Independent UK

‘Unacceptable’ if Williamson told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ – minister

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”.

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The Guardian - UK

Gavin Williamson announces resignation but ‘refutes the characterisation’ of claims against him – as it happened

Former deputy chief whip Anne Milton tells Channel 4 Williamson used ‘leverage’ and threats against MPs

The Guardian - UK

PM thinks Williamson bullying accusations are serious, says aide

Rishi Sunak considering ‘appropriate’ action against Cabinet Office minister, says spokesperson

The Independent UK

Inside Politics: Caught in a web

Sir Gavin Williamson facing fresh bullying claims as Sunak accused of shunning appeals for the UK to contribute towards reparations for natural disasters caused by climate change, writes Matt Mathers

Daily Record

Gavin Williamson allegedly told civil servant to 'slit your throat' as new bullying claim emerges

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure over his decision to bring Gavin Williamson ally back into Government.

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Evening Standard

Sir Gavin Williamson told ‘we are all sackable’ as he faces fresh claim of alleged bullying

Sir Gavin Williamson could face a cabinet office investigation over bullying reports, Downing Street hinted on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Gavin Williamson allegedly told official to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of window'

Sir Gavin Williamson strongly rejected new allegations that he 'deliberately demeaned and intimidated' a civil servant amid calls for Rishi Sunak to sack him - despite the PM voicing his support

The Independent UK

Gavin Williamson reportedly told civil servant ‘slit your throat’

Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his decision to bring his ally back into Government.

The Guardian - UK

Senior civil servant claims Gavin Williamson told them to ‘slit your throat’

Exclusive: MoD official says minister subjected them to campaign of bullying when he was defence secretary

The Independent UK

Who is Gavin Williamson? Government minister accused of bullying who was sacked twice

Cabinet minister without portfilio was knighted by ex-prime minister Boris Johnson earlier this year

The Independent UK

Sunak defies calls to sack Gavin Williamson despite ‘not acceptable’ messages

The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing the twice-sacked minister back into Government despite a bullying investigation.

The Guardian - UK

Leaks, grades and texts: Gavin Williamson’s political blunders

Gaffes have dogged the minister across various departments, from controversy over A-levels to being sacked over Huawei

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