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The papers are dominated by former health secretary Matt Hancock's debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson over allegations of bullying. The Metro's front page features pictures of Mr Hancock and Sir Gavin either side of the headline: "He's in! And he is out".The papers are dominated by former health secretary Matt Hancock's debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson over allegations of bullying. The Metro's front page features pictures of Mr Hancock and Sir Gavin either side of the headline: "He's in! And he is out".
The Mail describes Sir Gavin, who was appointed minister without portfolio only a fortnight ago, as the first casualty of Rishi Sunak's cabinet. It says that, as well as claims that he told a senior civil servant to "slit your throat", he has been accused by his former deputy of behaving in a "threatening" and "intimidating" way while chief whip.The Mail describes Sir Gavin, who was appointed minister without portfolio only a fortnight ago, as the first casualty of Rishi Sunak's cabinet. It says that, as well as claims that he told a senior civil servant to "slit your throat", he has been accused by his former deputy of behaving in a "threatening" and "intimidating" way while chief whip.
Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement and his decision to appoint Sir Gavin in the first place, according to the Times. The paper also notes that Mr Sunak said he had "full confidence" in his ally when the bullying allegations emerged and quotes Labour accusing the prime minister of showing "weak leadership" over the saga.Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement and his decision to appoint Sir Gavin in the first place, according to the Times. The paper also notes that Mr Sunak said he had "full confidence" in his ally when the bullying allegations emerged and quotes Labour accusing the prime minister of showing "weak leadership" over the saga.
The Guardian makes similar criticisms of the prime minister, saying Sir Gavin's resignation "piles more pressure" on him and "raises new questions" about his judgement. It also quotes Sir Gavin in his resignation letter vowing to "clear my name of any wrongdoing".The Guardian makes similar criticisms of the prime minister, saying Sir Gavin's resignation "piles more pressure" on him and "raises new questions" about his judgement. It also quotes Sir Gavin in his resignation letter vowing to "clear my name of any wrongdoing".
Mr Sunak will face further questions about whether he was aware of the allegations against Sir Gavin before he decided to appoint him, the Telegraph says. The paper has also spoken to a number of former cabinet ministers, one of whom describes Sir Gavin as a "pretty odious" person who had a "coercive" approach while chief whip.Mr Sunak will face further questions about whether he was aware of the allegations against Sir Gavin before he decided to appoint him, the Telegraph says. The paper has also spoken to a number of former cabinet ministers, one of whom describes Sir Gavin as a "pretty odious" person who had a "coercive" approach while chief whip.
The i reports that UK intelligence officials had been concerned about the appointment of Sir Gavin, who was sacked as defence secretary in 2019 after allegedly leaking sensitive information, to a role that gave him oversight of national security issues. One source tells the paper that the appointment "certainly posed a risk".The i reports that UK intelligence officials had been concerned about the appointment of Sir Gavin, who was sacked as defence secretary in 2019 after allegedly leaking sensitive information, to a role that gave him oversight of national security issues. One source tells the paper that the appointment "certainly posed a risk".
Mr Hancock is likely to "face a grilling over his deadly pandemic blunders from furious campmates" once he enters the I'm A Celebrity... jungle, the Mirror reports. The paper says Mr Hancock hopes going on the show will allow viewers to see "me as me", but describes him as "deluded" and says his handling of PPE procurement and care homes is "still fresh in the minds of millions".Mr Hancock is likely to "face a grilling over his deadly pandemic blunders from furious campmates" once he enters the I'm A Celebrity... jungle, the Mirror reports. The paper says Mr Hancock hopes going on the show will allow viewers to see "me as me", but describes him as "deluded" and says his handling of PPE procurement and care homes is "still fresh in the minds of millions".
The Star features a mocked up picture of Mr Hancock in a jungle with added clown nose and wig. The paper says he is "petrified of all snakes" and encourages its readers to "bear this in mind when voting" for which contestant should face the Bushtucker trials.The Star features a mocked up picture of Mr Hancock in a jungle with added clown nose and wig. The paper says he is "petrified of all snakes" and encourages its readers to "bear this in mind when voting" for which contestant should face the Bushtucker trials.
Love Island star Olivia Attwood had to leave the jungle over concerns she could have been exposed to Covid during a hospital visit, the Sun reports. The paper quotes a source saying: "She could see it was an impossible situation".Love Island star Olivia Attwood had to leave the jungle over concerns she could have been exposed to Covid during a hospital visit, the Sun reports. The paper quotes a source saying: "She could see it was an impossible situation".
The Express leads with news that the government is expected to preserve the triple lock on state pensions, and says it comes after a campaign backed by 300,000 of its readers. It also reports that a minister yesterday told MPs that pensioners would not be "shortchanged".The Express leads with news that the government is expected to preserve the triple lock on state pensions, and says it comes after a campaign backed by 300,000 of its readers. It also reports that a minister yesterday told MPs that pensioners would not be "shortchanged".
The papers are dominated by former health secretary Matt Hancock's debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson over allegations of bullying. The Metro's front page features pictures of Mr Hancock and Sir Gavin either side of the headline: "He's in! And he is out".The papers are dominated by former health secretary Matt Hancock's debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson over allegations of bullying. The Metro's front page features pictures of Mr Hancock and Sir Gavin either side of the headline: "He's in! And he is out".
Many of Wednesday's papers lead with the resignation of Cabinet Office Minister Sir Gavin Williamson after allegations of bullying.
The Guardian reports that Sir Gavin's fate appears to have been sealed by comments from his former deputy, Anne Milton, who described his behaviour as chief whip as "unethical and immoral". The Daily Mail says Ms Milton also accused Sir Gavin of using "salacious gossip", including details of sexual preferences, as leverage against MPs while in the role.
The Times says Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement in the light of the resignation. It adds that it is notable Sir Gavin was allowed to quit rather than be sacked, with Mr Sunak said to have been "reluctant to give in to pressure".
The Daily Telegraph agrees, saying the development will "pile pressure" on Mr Sunak to explain both why he appointed Sir Gavin and to what extent he was aware of the bullying claims before he did so.
In other news, there are further reports about the government's plans to fill the black hole in the public finances, with the Times suggesting Mr Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are "thinking the unthinkable" to balance the books.
It says they've "returned to discussions" about allowing local authorities to raise more in council tax, having initially rejected the plan over concerns it would hit the poorest hardest.
The Daily Telegraph claims ministers are weighing up whether to lower the threshold of £150,000 a year above which people start paying the top rate of income tax. It says the Treasury is also considering increasing the National Insurance rate paid by employers.
Despite the pressures on its finances, the Daily Express says the government "looks likely to honour" the triple lock on the state pension in the Autumn Statement next week. The paper claims credit for the decision, noting that 300,000 people backed its "crusade" to get the prime minister to maintain the policy.
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The Financial Times says Liz Truss' plans for up to 200 low-tax investment zones to boost economic growth are due to be axed as part of the statement. The paper says Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove "lobbied hard" for them to be ditched in favour of a revamped urban regeneration policy.
Photographs of the former health secretary, Matt Hancock, appear on several front pages to mark his debut on I'm A Celebrity.... Get Me Out Of Here!
The Daily Mirror says he can expect a grilling from other contestants about what it describes as "his PPE and care home mistakes during the pandemic". It also says his hope that joining the show will allow viewers to see "me as me" are "deluded".
And the Sun says sources in Westminster have told it Mr Hancock "faces a barrage of votes" from people inside his own party who believe he only went on the show because he failed to secure a job in Mr Sunak's cabinet.
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