Minister’s resignation puts PM under further pressure over decision to reappoint him to cabinet

Rishi Sunak was unaware of “any specific allegations” against Gavin Williamson, a No 10 ally has said, as the prime minister faces further scrutiny over his judgment in bringing him back to the cabinet.

Williamson resigned as a Cabinet Office minister on Tuesday after the Guardian revealed claims that while he was defence secretary he told a former senior civil servant to “slit your throat”. It followed allegations he sent expletive-laden messages to the former conservative chief whip Wendy Morton complaining about not being invited to the Queen’s funeral.

Minister’s resignation puts PM under further pressure over decision to reappoint him to cabinetUK politics live – latest news updatesRishi Sunak was unaware of “any specific allegations” against Gavin Williamson, a No 10 ally has said, as the prime minister faces further scrutiny over his judgment in bringing him back to the cabinet.Williamson resigned as a Cabinet Office minister on Tuesday after the Guardian revealed claims that while he was defence secretary he told a former senior civil servant to “slit your throat”. It followed allegations he sent expletive-laden messages to the former conservative chief whip Wendy Morton complaining about not being invited to the Queen’s funeral. Continue reading…