Breaking: British Defence Secretary fired over Huawei Leak

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Theresa May has reportedly fired Gavin Williamson, the Defence Secretary due to issues relating to a breach from the National Security Council.

According to a Downing Street spokesperson, The Prime Minister said she has lost confidence in his ability to serve.

The Prime Minister accused Gavin Williamson of failing to cooperate fully with a Whitehall probe related to the leaked information from a National Security Council Meeting concerning Huawei.

The spokesperson shared as below:

The Prime Minister’s decision has been informed by his conduct surrounding an investigation into the circumstances of the unauthorised disclosure of information from a meeting of the National Security Council.

“The prime minister thanks all members of the National Security Council for their full cooperation and candour during the investigation and considers the matter closed.”