Needy defence secretary's blushes saved by royal engagement

Gavin Williamson’s shrill, nasal mewl soon had MPs putting their fingers in their ears to stop the bleeding.Which might be perfect for the jobsworth bullying demanded of a chief whip, but is grating in a secretary of state for defence.Born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, he had a comprehensive education before going on to gain a degree in social science at the University of Bradford.