Gavin Williamson resigns amid bullying allegations

Gavin Williamson has resigned from cabinet, saying allegations of bullying made against him were "becoming a distraction for the good work this government is doing.’’Anne Milton, his former deputy, accused him of engaging in “threatening” and “intimidating” behaviour during his time as chief whip. In his letter to Rishi Suank, Sir Williamson said that he refutes the claims made against him and was stepping back to "comply fully" with the complaints process.The 46-year-old vowed to clear his name of "any wrongdoing."Source: PA