Government Minister Sacked Over Whatsapp Messages
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sent a string of offensive and abusive messages.
February 9, 2025
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February 9, 2025
Government Minister Sacked Over Whatsapp Messages
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<p>Today, we look at the latest Government minister to be forced to leave their role. </p><p>Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked after a newspaper revealed he sent a string of offensive and abusive WhatsApp messages. Gwynne said on X that he was sorry for any offence caused by the "badly misjudged" comments. Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss.</p><p>Meanwhile, the deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner spoke to Laura about accusations she was “aggressive” during a Grenfell Tower demolition meeting. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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