Housing minister resigns

By Joey Gardiner2022-07-06T13:02:00

Stuart Andrew stands down as part of wave of departures following botched response to Chris Pincher resignation

The housing minister has resigned from his job as part of the strong of top level departures from government in wake of the scandal over Boris Johnson’s handling of allegations against former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.

Stuart Andrew published his resignation letter on Twitter just after the close of prime minister’s questions at 12.30, stating he could no longer tolerate “having to defend the indefensible”.

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