The Prime Minister’s judgment is being questioned after he revealed he appointed Sir Gavin to a senior role despite being aware of an investigation into his conduct. Sir Gavin’s departure as a Cabinet Office minister came shortly after a formal complaint was made by a former civil servant – who claimed the MP told them to “cut your throat”. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:53 Williamson vows to ‘clear’ his name In his resignation letter, he promised to clear his name of wrongdoing – and said he “denies the characterization of these allegations”. “I recognize that these are a distraction from the good work that this government is doing,” Sir Gavin wrote to Mr Sunak. Sir Gavin – who has already been sacked by Theresa May and Boris Johnson – has also been accused of sending explosive messages to former leader Wendy Morton complaining about being denied an invitation to the Queen’s funeral. He has also been the subject of allegations that he bullied a former Ministry of Defense official and engaged in “unethical and unethical” behavior while in charge. Late last night, Sir Gavin said he would not be taking redundancy pay, tweeting: “This is taxpayers’ money and should go to the Government’s priorities, such as reducing NHS waiting lists.” He resigned after a meeting with the Prime Minister yesterday evening. Accepting the resignation “with great regret”, Mr Sunack told Sir Gavin: “I would like to thank you for your personal support and loyalty.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 10:00 Williamson’s language is ‘disgusting’ Labor deputy leader Angela Rayner said the events showed another Tory government had fallen into disarray. He said: “This is yet another example of Rishi Sunak’s poor judgment and weak leadership. It is clear that he is trapped by the dirty backroom deals he made to avoid a vote and is incapable of putting country before party.” And Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said: “This should be the third and last time Gavin Williamson is forced out of cabinet. “Rishi Sunak has serious questions to answer about why he appointed Gavin Williamson and then stood by him instead of sacking him. His promise to lead a government of integrity has now been repudiated.”
