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UK's Rishi Sunak says he regrets making Williamson a minister

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday that he regretted giving a ministerial role to Gavin Williamson who resigned on Tuesday after claims that he bullied colleagues.

Reuters

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

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

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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 Guardian - UK

Sunak in quandary over fate of ‘dark arts’ practitioner Williamson

Analysis: Some Tory MPs are not buying excuse PM is waiting for inquiries into minister to conclude before taking decision

The Guardian - UK

Partygate inquiry delays blamed on government foot-dragging

Exclusive: MPs investigating Boris Johnson’s lockdown rule-breaking have been waiting more than three months for some evidence

The Guardian - UK

MPs table bill to force Rishi Sunak to appoint new ethics watchdog OLD

Prime minister is yet to fill the ethics advisor post which has been vacant for 145 days

The Independent UK

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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

‘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”.

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Record

"Covid claps don't pay the bills": What striking nurses could mean for Greater Manchester

Will any nurses be working during the strike? And what will happen to patients? The big questions answered...

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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 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.

Manchester Evening News

"I earned more when I worked in a crisp factory": Anger, exasperation and alarm as nurses are set to strike in row over pay

“We have the best doctors and nurses in the world yet they are treated so badly instead of treasured"

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The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

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”

The Guardian - UK

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

Rishi Sunak refuses to sack Gavin Williamson over abusive texts

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Daily Mirror

Medal for nuclear heroes refused AGAIN despite pledge from Rishi Sunak

"They don't even have the guts to tell us to our faces," say atomic veterans, as leak confirms their fears that justice is still being denied

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