Gavin Williamson sacked as defence secretary over Huawei leak
Downing Street says prime minister asked minister to step down after investigation
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The prime minister has sacked Gavin Williamson as defence secretary over the leak from the National Security Council about Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s 5G network.
Downing Street issued a statement saying Williamson, a close ally of the prime minister and former chief whip, had been fired.