Post by Carl LaFong on Sept 13, 2023 17:58:16 GMT
Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has quit as chair of a Commons committee, following criticism over his comments on Afghanistan.
The former defence minister was criticised in July for saying the country had been "transformed" under the Taliban's rule.
He was facing a potential no-confidence vote from fellow MPs on the defence select committee.
But sources have told the BBC he has now stood down from the role.
A source familiar with the situation said the Bournemouth East MP had resigned before he was "pushed".
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66797794
Asswipe.
The former defence minister was criticised in July for saying the country had been "transformed" under the Taliban's rule.
He was facing a potential no-confidence vote from fellow MPs on the defence select committee.
But sources have told the BBC he has now stood down from the role.
A source familiar with the situation said the Bournemouth East MP had resigned before he was "pushed".
…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66797794
Asswipe.
