London British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stands with a government minister who has been accused of bullying an aide, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday, adding that phone messages were sent “in the heat of the moment”. Were.
The allegations, reported by the Sunday Times newspaper, come only after Sunak’s criticism for reappointing Suella Braverman as interior minister after she was fired by her predecessor for breaching email security rules.
The Sunday Times published text messages sent by Gavin Williamson, minister in the Cabinet Office, to former Chief Whip, or Conservative Party promoter, Wendy Morton, in which he criticized her and used derogatory language.
The newspaper said he was upset at not being invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and that Morton had made an official complaint to the governing party.
Dowden told Sky News, “It was said expressing disappointment. It was a difficult time for the party. I think he now admits he shouldn’t have done it and he regrets doing it.” “
“He shouldn’t have sent those messages … but the prime minister certainly has confidence in Gavin Williamson.”
Since being appointed as Britain’s third prime minister in two months nearly two weeks ago, Sunak has come under pressure for his government appointments, most notably Braverman’s reappointment as interior minister.
Some MPs criticized him, saying Britain was facing an “invasion” from people traveling in small boats crossing the English Channel.
“Sage Sunak’s pledge to restore integrity, professionalism and accountability is nothing but hollow words,” said Angela Rainer, deputy leader of the main opposition Labor Party.
“Let’s talk about the rot in Downing Street, he’s letting it get worse.”
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