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Gavin Williamson resigns from UK cabinet following allegations of unethical behaviour

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 9 Nov 2022, 9:47pm
British lawmaker Gavin Williamson, right, Minister of State without Portfolio, leaves the Cabinet Office in London, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
British lawmaker Gavin Williamson, right, Minister of State without Portfolio, leaves the Cabinet Office in London, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Gavin Williamson resigns from UK cabinet following allegations of unethical behaviour

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 9 Nov 2022, 9:47pm

Over in the UK, Rishi Sunak's Cabinet Office minister Gavin Williamson has abruptly resigned from Parliament following allegations of unethical behaviour.

The allegations involve Gavin Williamson having many unpleasant interactions with fellow staff members, the most recent of which involved him allegedly telling a senior civil servant to "slit your throat".

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained the events further and highlighted that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will likely also face some backlash, as he may have known about Gavin Williamson's history.

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