Tory MP Paul Bristow has been told to leave his Government job after urging Rishi Sunak to back a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
The ministerial aide at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology wrote to the Prime Minister saying it would save lives. He said that Palestinian civilians are facing a "collective punishment" as a result of Israel's siege and airstrikes campaign in the wake of Hamas's bloodshed.
Downing Street said that the MP for Peterborough has been asked to leave his job as a parliamentary private secretary for breaking rank.A spokeswoman said: "Paul Bristow has been asked to leave his post in Government following comments that were not consistent with the principles of collective responsibility."This story is being updated
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