Gavin Williamson

Monday, June 29, 2020

Gavin Williamson: Schools project will not repeat Labour ‘mistakes’

The Education Secretary denied that the plan to rebuild and refurbish English schools will see the return of Private Finance Initiatives.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Emergency coronavirus legislation to be published

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will table the Emergency Coronavirus Bill setting out measures aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19.

Monday, September 2, 2019

Gavin Williamson to Tory MPs: Stop ‘parliamentary shenanigans’

He urged Conservative MPs to rally behind the Prime Minister ahead of an expected parliamentary battle over Brexit.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Theresa May speaks out about Gavin Williamson sacking

The Prime Minister said it was a "difficult decision" to sack the former defence secretary.

Gavin Williamson will be ‘a thorn in the Prime Minister’s side’

The former Director of Communications of Downing Street has said that Gavin Williamson, who was sacked as defence secretary on Wednesday, will be “a thorn in the prime minister’s side”.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Politicians and their unusual pets

Gavin Williamson's sacking has once again brought attention to the story of his pet tarantula, Cronus. But he is not the only politician with an unusual pet...

Theresa May has used Huawei leak ‘to show leadership’

Theresa May used Huawei leak ‘to show leadership’

Former Tory MP Nick de Bois has claimed that the Prime Minister has used the Huawei leak to her advantage.

Huawei access to 5G may make UK ‘vulnerable to cyber-attack’

Colonel Bob Stewart has said that allow Chinese company Huawei to bid for contracts for the new 5G network could make the UK “vulnerable to cyber-attack”.

Gerald Howarth: PM ‘responsible for damaging national security’

Sir Gerald Howarth, a former defence minister, has said that the prime minister was more “responsible for damaging national security” than Gavin Williamson who was sacked on Wednesday evening.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Defence secretary Gavin Williamson sacked over Huawei leak

The cabinet minister was sacked over "compelling evidence" that he was responsible for leaking details from a National Security Council meeting to a newspaper.

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Six British soldiers arrested over sexual assault allegation

Six British Army soldiers have been arrested over an alleged sexual assault.

Monday, February 11, 2019

UK should make ‘exception’ to allow commonwealth soldiers to bring families, says Tom Tugendhat MP

Tom Tugendhat: UK should make ‘exception’ to allow soldiers to bring families

Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat has said the UK government should make an “exception” to allow commonwealth soldiers to bring their wives and children to the UK, as current immigration rules have seen troops take on second jobs to afford the costs.

Sunday, December 30, 2018

UK could seek new military bases around the world after Brexit, says Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson

UK could build new military bases around the world after Brexit, says Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson

UK could build new military bases abroad after Brexit, says Defence Secretary

The UK could establish new military bases in the Caribbean and Asia as part of a bid to become a "true global player" following Brexit, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said.

Monday, November 26, 2018

UK will not participate in a European army, says Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has dismissed suggestions the UK could join a European army.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Sir Michael Fallon: Boost in defence money welcome as 'threats are rising from Russia'

Sir Michael Fallon: Boost in defence money welcome as 'threats are rising'

Former defence secretary Sir Michael Fallon said he hopes to see further increases to the defence budget

Friday, October 26, 2018

Opening all military roles to women is a 'smokescreen' to hide recruitment issues, claims Colonel Tim Collins

Opening all military roles to women is a 'smokescreen' to hide recruitment issue

A former British Army officer has claimed the defence secretary's announcement that all military roles will be opened up to women is a "smokescreen" for a recruitment issue.

Thursday, October 25, 2018