![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/gavin-williamson-quits-amid-bullying-claims-after-aide-told-slit-your-throat/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/featured-image.png&description=We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news storyGavin Williamson has resigned from his ministerial roleGavin Williamson has resigned from the Cabinet after a series of bullying allegations were made against him. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appointed Mr Williamson as Minister of State without Portfolio after arriving in No10 last month. But reports about his conduct have led to the former Chief Whip stepping down tonight. It is the first major blow to the new PM's premiership. In recent days the Tory minister faced claims of boasting he "owned" a Tory MP facing financial difficulty, allegedly telling a civil servant to "slit your throat', and sent expletive-ridden messages to the party's ex-Chief Whip. The resignation will raise questions about Mr Sunak's judgement after he brought Sir Gavin back into Government - despite the Tory MP being sacked by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson in recent years. It also emerged on Tuesday one ex-Ministry of Defence official, who alleged Sir Gavin had told them "jump out of the window" while Defence Secretary, reported the senior Tory to the parliamentary authorities for investigation. In a statement, the former civil servant said:"This was an incredibly difficult period for me. Gavin Williamson's words and the actions had an extreme impact on my mental health. "Government ministers have a code of conduct that they are required to follow. Any form of abuse is unacceptable". Over the weekend, leaked messages from Sir Gavin to Wendy Morton, the Tories' Chief Whip under Liz Truss, showed him accusing her of using the Queen's death to "punish" senior MPs who were out of favour with the leadership. A leaked exchange of expletive-ridden messages concluded with him saying: "Well let's see how many more times you f*** us all over. There is a price for everything." In a letter posted on Twitter, Mr Williamson said while "I refute the characterisation" of claims against him, he recognised "these){kind=link}
Gavin Williamson has resigned for the Cabinet amid bullying allegations, and said while he refutes the claims made about him he recognises that they are a distraction
Sir Gavin Williamson has resigned from the Cabinet after a series of bullying accusations were made against him, including allegedly telling an aide to “slit your throat”.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appointed Sir Gavin as Minister of State without Portfolio after arriving in No10 last month.
But reports about his alleged conduct have led to the former Defence Secretary stepping down tonight.
It is the first major blow to the new PM’s premiership.