PMQs: Sunak regrets Williamson appointment ended in resignation

PMQs: Sunak regrets Williamson appointment ended in resignation – BBC News

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1. Rishi Sunak appeared at Prime Minister’s Questions against Labor leader Keir Starmer
2. He was questioned about his judgment following the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson just two weeks after his appointment
3. Williamson, who was a cabinet member, has been accused of abusive behavior towards fellow MPs and civil servants – he denies wrongdoing
4. Sunak said he regretted the appointment, which ended in resignation, and insisted he would govern with integrity and responsibility
5. He said he was not aware of any specific concerns about Williamson’s behavior when he appointed him
6. He then gave a statement about his visit to the COP27 summit in Egypt on Monday
7. He said it was “pie in the sky” to pretend fossil fuels would not be part of the UK’s energy mix in the future

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