PM Rishi Sunak faces questions following minister Gavin Williamson's resignation
Speaking on Monday, Mr Sunak said the language used in the texts was "not acceptable", but asked if it amounted to bullying said it was "right" to let an independent complaints process conclude.
Speaking on BBC Two's Newsnight, deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner called Sir Gavin's appointment last month "astonishing" and said it showed "poor judgement and lack of leadership and weakness" on the part of the prime minister. Ms Rayner also said Sir Gavin should stand down as an MP if the bullying claims are proven. "There is no place for bullies in parliament," she said.
He added that he had apologised to the recipient of the text messages and would comply with the complaints process to "clear my name of any wrongdoing".
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