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Helen Duffett

David Laws’ resignation letter to the Prime Minister – and David Cameron’s response

By Helen Duffett | Sat 29th May 2010 - 8:42 pm

From the BBC:

Dear prime minister,

The last 24 hours have been very difficult and distressing for me, and I have been thinking carefully about what action I should take in the interests of the government, my constituents and – most important of all – those whom I love.

I am grateful for the strong support which I have received from my friends, family, and from you, the deputy prime minister and the chancellor.

This support has been incredibly important, but nonetheless, I have decided that it is right to tender my resignation as chief secretary to the Treasury.

I

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