UK defence secretary Gavin Williamson fired after investigation into leak about Huawei, he denies all involvement
An investigation was launched last week after newspapers reported that Britain's National Security Council, which meets in private, had agreed to let Huawei participate in some aspects of Britain's new 5G wireless communications network.The security council includes senior ministers, who receive briefings from top military and intelligence officials, and its meetings are considered highly sensitive.
In the letter released by her Downing St. office, May told Williamson that there was “compelling evidence” suggesting his “responsibility for the unauthorized disclosure” from the National Security Council.But Williamson, 42, denied he was the source of the leak in a letter posted on Twitter. He said he was confident that a formal and thorough inquiry would have vindicated him.
Penny Mordaunt, the international development secretary, was appointed to replace Williamson. She becomes the first woman to hold the post.
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