British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday sacked Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson following a probe into the leak of news that Britain had conditionally allowed China's Huawei to develop its 5G network.[LONDON] British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday sacked Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson following a probe into the leak of news that Britain had conditionally allowed China's Huawei to develop its 5G network.
Mr Williamson responded in a letter to Mrs May, saying he was"sorry you felt recent leaks" originated from the defence ministry. Downing Street later announced that Penny Mordaunt, the Minister for Women and Equalities, would replace Mr Williamson and become Britain's first female defence minister, while continuing in her current role.
Mrs May told Mr Williamson it was"vital" that members of the NSC... were able to have"frank and detailed discussions in full confidence" that they would not be made public. He was only elected to parliament in 2010, and was best known for keeping a pet tarantula, Cronus, in a glass-sided tank on his desk.
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