Sir Gavin Williamson has resigned from Cabinet, saying the bullying allegations against him were "becoming a distraction" from the Government.

His decision comes after days of accusations about his alleged threatening behaviour towards MPs and civil servants, including that he told an aide to “slit your throat”.

It is the third time that Sir Gavin, a minister in the Cabinet Office, has been forced out of government.

The development will pile pressure on Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, to explain why he decided to give Sir Gavin a job at his top table and to what extent he was aware of the allegations before he made the appointment.

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