UK PM Rishi Sunak ‘backs’ minister accused of bullying colleague by way of texts

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has allegedly stood by considered one of his ministers, who has been accused of bullying a colleague by way of textual content messages.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 7, 2022 08:38 IST

UK minister Gavin Williamson. (Photo: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed considered one of his ministers, who has been accused of bullying his colleague, by way of textual content messages, stated cabinet workplace minister Oliver Dowden, saying the cellphone messages in query have been despatched “in the heat of the moment”.

The allegations, reported by the Sunday Times newspaper, have emerged days after criticism of Sunak for reappointing Suella Braverman as inside minister after she was fired by his predecessor, Liz Truss, for breaching e mail safety guidelines. Conservative Party insiders had stated her place was in lieu of her assist for his candidature for the PM’s publish.

The Sunday Times revealed textual content messages despatched by Gavin Williamson, a minister within the cabinet workplace, to the previous chief whip, or Conservative Party enforcer, Wendy Morton, through which he criticised her and used expletive-ridden language.

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The newspaper stated he was offended about not being invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and that Morton had made an official criticism to the governing celebration.

“These were said in the heat of the moment, expressing frustration. It was a difficult time for the party. I think he now accepts that he shouldn’t have done it and he regrets doing so,” Dowden instructed Sky News.

“He shouldn’t have sent those messages … But of course the prime minister continues to have confidence in Gavin Williamson.”

A authorities supply stated Sunak was conscious of a disagreement between Williamson and Morton.

Since being appointed as Britain’s third prime minister in two months nearly two weeks in the past, Sunak has come beneath strain over his authorities appointments, significantly Braverman’s reappointment as inside minister.

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She has been criticised by some lawmakers for inflaming tensions over immigration by saying Britain faces an “invasion” from individuals travelling in small boats crossing the English Channel.

“Rishi Sunak’s pledge to restore integrity, professionalism and accountability has been exposed as nothing more than hollow words,” stated Angela Rayner, deputy chief of the principle opposition Labour Party.

“Far from stopping the rot in Downing Street, he’s letting it fester.”

(With enter from Reuters)

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Nov 7, 2022