Thomas Bridge 05 August 2014

DCLG minister resigns over Gaza conflict

Communities and faith minister Barnoness Warsi has resigned from the Government, citing disagreement with current policy on Gaza.

In a tweet this morning, the former chair of the Conservative Party said she could ‘no longer support Govt [sic] policy’.

The first Muslim woman to serve as a full cabinet minister, Warsi was appointed to the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in September 2012.

She tweeted a few minutes ago:

With deep regret I have this morning written to the Prime Minister & tendered my resignation. I can no longer support Govt policy on #Gaza
— Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) August 5, 2014

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