William Wragg Resigns from Conservative Party Amid Sexting Scandal

Rishi Sunak faces criticism for his handling of the situation as the MP voluntarily steps down.

William Wragg, a Conservative MP, resigned and relinquished his party whip after admitting to leaking colleagues' phone numbers amid a sexting scandal.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his response, emphasizing the ongoing police investigations and the importance of due process.
Critics accuse Sunak of showing weakness by not proactively removing the whip from Wragg, who chose to step down voluntarily.
The scandal, described as a 'honeytrap', involved Wragg sharing personal details after being threatened with the leak of intimate images.
Sunak redirected focus to controversies surrounding Labour's Angela Rayner, highlighting political tensions.