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Prime Minister Starmer Dismisses Junior Health Minister Andrew Gwynne

LONDON (Reuters) - A junior minister in the British government's health department has been sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, BBC News reported on Saturday.

The minister, Andrew Gwynne, has apologised for offence caused by "badly misjudged" messages on WhatsApp, the report added.

(Reporting by Muvija M in London, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • Junior health minister Andrew Gwynne was sacked.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the decision.
  • Controversial WhatsApp messages led to the sacking.
  • Gwynne apologized for his 'badly misjudged' messages.
  • BBC News reported the incident on Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer?
Andrew Gwynne, a junior minister in the British government's health department, was sacked.
What did Andrew Gwynne apologize for?
He apologized for the offence caused by his 'badly misjudged' messages on WhatsApp.
Which news outlet reported the dismissal?
The dismissal was reported by BBC News.

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