Ellwood resigns as defence committee chair after controversial Afghanistan video

Politics

The chair of the Commons’ defence committee, Tobias Ellwood, has resigned from his role following criticism over a video he posted on social media, Sky News understands.

The Tory MP, who had been the chair of the cross-party group since 2020, came under pressure to quit after sharing the clip on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, where he appeared to praise the Taliban’s leadership in Afghanistan.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Texas Supreme Court overturns ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in lawsuit
Watch SpaceX launch Starship’s sixth test flight
10 Best Boxer Briefs That Don’t Ride Up: Rest Easy in 2024
Trump Is Personally Threatening Republican Senators Who Oppose Matt Gaetz
Book review of Casa Susanna by Isabelle Bonnet & Sophie Hackett