UK government gives twice-fired politician top honour
The U.K. has awarded one of its highest honours to an ex-minister who was fired twice. Gavin Williamson, 45, will get a knighthood for services to public life. He will be "Sir" Gavin. Many politicians are angry over this because of Mr Willamsons' record. He was fired as Defence Secretary by then Prime Minister Theresa May in 2019 because of a leak about discussions regarding the UK's national security. Ms May said she had, "lost confidence in his ability to serve". Current PM Boris Johnson fired Williamson from being Education Secretary in 2021 following a series of gaffes. |