The Latest Breaking News from Wendy Morton

Anne Milton, who was Sir Gavin’s deputy in the whips’ office, accused him of threatening behaviour.

Resignation letter concedes claims about his conduct had become a ‘distraction’ but Williamson vows to clear his name

Minister’s behaviour as chief whip described as ‘threatening’ and ‘intimidating’

Labour’s shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper suggested Rishi Sunak had done “grubby political deals” in the cases of both Suella Braverman and Sir Gavin Williamson. The Prime Minister reappointed Ms Braverman as Home Secretary just six days after she was forced to quit over a security breach. He also handed…

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

Downing Street said new claims Gavin Williamson told a civil servant to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of the window' were 'serious' and talks are now under way about whether the Cabinet Office should investigate

Known as a plotter and political schemer, Sir Gavin Williamson's return to the Cabinet last month as a minister 'without portfolio' caused ripples in Westminster

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there was an 'independent' inquiry into Mr Williamson's sweary WhatsApp messages to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton amid reports the matter has been escalated to Parliament's watchdog

Wendy Morton refers allegation to independent investigators – as Williamson apologises to cabinet

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”.

Former deputy chief whip Anne Milton tells Channel 4 Williamson used ‘leverage’ and threats against MPs