Another UK lawmaker resigns from government role

British Conservative party lawmaker Craig Williams said on Wednesday he had resigned as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) in the finance ministry, the latest government member to quit in protest at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership. "After the recent vote of confidence, I had given my support to you, with one last benefit of doubt. "It has now become apparent ...

British Conservative party lawmaker Craig Williams said on Wednesday he had resigned as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) in the finance ministry, the latest government member to quit in protest at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership.

"After the recent vote of confidence, I had given my support to you, with one last benefit of doubt. I believed it was right that we draw a line under previous events and focus on rebuilding trust," Williams said. "It has now become apparent ... that this is becoming impossible."