Since Gavin Williamson was appointed as Defence Secretary, the Conservative MP has been in a rush to prove his credentials. From battling the Treasury over proposed military cuts to posing with rescue dogs, Williamson certainly seems a man in a hurry.
However, with speed comes mistakes. Today’s Financial Times reports of a diplomatic gaffe committed by Williamson this week. Ahead of Theresa May’s speech this weekend in Germany on a new security relationship with the EU, the Prime Minister has been doing her best to charm European leaders – recently hosting Emmanuel Macron.
However, this week Williamson dismissed the importance of one of France in defence matters. Asked about the French President’s position on Syria during a Nato meeting in Brussels, he allegedly remarked:
‘What’s the point of listening to French politicians?’
Mr S doubts May will thank Williamson for his contribution…
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