Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is being widely tipped for either demotion or the sack after a series of missteps during the Covid crisis. Mr Williamson has faced repeated criticism during the pandemic over the Government’s help for pupils. Many Conservatives suspect that more generous funding will be announced after Mr Williamson has gone and presented as a ‘win’ for his successor. Mr Williamson is not the only headache for Mr Johnson. A source close to Mr Williamson said: ‘Gavin categorically denies using an offensive term to discuss Carrie, and he categorically denies threatening the Prime Minister.

Source: Daily Mail June 05, 2021 21:54 UTC