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Tory MP William Wragg's Resignation Amid Sexting Scam Shockwaves

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Honeytrap scandal rocks UK politics as MP William Wragg steps down from key roles after sharing MPs' numbers in dating app mishap.

In a shocking turn of events, Conservative MP William Wragg has resigned from his position as vice-chairman of the 1922 Committee and from leading the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee. Wragg cited being "manipulated" into sharing colleagues' personal numbers in a parliamentary sexting scam as the reason for his resignation. The scandal has sent shockwaves through UK politics, raising concerns about security and trust within Westminster.

Wragg, representing Hazel Grove in Greater Manchester, confessed to giving out phone numbers on a dating app to a Grindr contact, fearing a potential honeytrap scheme. This revelation has sparked outrage and calls for tighter safeguards to protect MPs' private information. The implications of this incident on political relationships and data security are profound, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by public figures in the digital age.

As the sexting scandal unfolds, Wragg's decision to step down from key committee roles has left a void in the Tory leadership. The repercussions of his actions and the ensuing fallout are likely to reverberate within the Conservative Party and beyond. The resignation of a senior MP over such a breach of trust reflects the growing challenges of navigating personal privacy in the public eye.

In the aftermath of Wragg's resignation, questions arise about the effectiveness of current security measures within Parliament and the broader implications for data protection in the political sphere. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with online interactions and the importance of maintaining integrity and caution, especially in high-profile positions. The impact of this scandal on public perception and the future of data governance in the UK remains to be seen, but it undoubtedly underscores the need for heightened vigilance and accountability.

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William Wragg 'resigns as vice-chairman of 1922 Committee' (The National)

A Tory MP who said he was “manipulated” into sharing other politicians' personal numbers as part of a parliamentary sexting scam has…

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Tory MP William Wragg resigns as vice-chair of 1922 committee ... (The Independent)

A Tory MP who said he was “manipulated” into sharing other politicians' personal numbers as part of a Westminster sexting scam has resigned as vice-chairman ...

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Tory MP targeted in sexting scam resigns as vice-chairman of 1922 ... (shropshirestar.com)

William Wragg is also believed to have stepped back from his role heading the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

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Honeytrap plot MP William Wragg 'quits senior Tory and Commons ... (Daily Mail)

The MP for Hazel Grove in Greater Manchester admitted last week that he had given his colleagues' phone numbers away to a Grindr contact for fear of ...

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Westminster 'honey trap' scandal: Tory MP Wragg resigns from top ... (POLITICO.eu)

He admitted he was targeted by a scammer on Grindr and had given out the personal phone numbers of a number of other MPs, who were later also targeted.

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Greater Manchester Tory MP quits committee role amid sexting scam (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

William Wragg admitted he had given colleagues' phone numbers to someone on a dating app after alleged 'honeytrap'

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UK Sexting Scandal: Conservative MP, who shared numbers of his ... (Firstpost)

Conservative MP William Wragg who apologised for divulging the phone numbers of his colleagues last week, said that he met a man on a dating app and that ...

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Wragg stands down as PACAC chair after sharing MPs' numbers ... (Civil Service World)

William Wragg will stand down as chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee after sharing MPs' numbers with a scam artist in a ...

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William Wragg quits Commons roles over Westminster honeytrap (BBC News)

His resignations come after he shared fellow MPs' personal phone numbers with someone on a dating app.

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How will honeytrap scandal change Westminster? (The Week UK)

How will honeytrap scandal change Westminster? Security procedures laid bare by spear phishing attack as focus shifts to 'political insider' being responsible.

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William Wragg quits Commons roles over Westminster honeytrap (Yahoo News Canada)

His resignations come after he shared fellow MPs' personal phone numbers with someone on a dating app.

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William Wragg resigns Tory whip after divulging MPs' phone numbers (The Guardian)

MP will now sit as independent after admitting passing details to someone he met on dating app.

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William Wragg: MP at centre of Westminster sexting scandal gives ... (Sky News)

William Wragg, who shared other politicians' personal numbers as part of a parliamentary sexting scam, can no longer sit as a Tory MP after he "voluntarily" ...

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William Wragg quits Tory party following Westminster 'honeytrap' scam (The National)

Senior MP William Wragg has resigned the Conservative whip after he admitted giving politicians' phone numbers to a suspected scammer...

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'Honeytrap' MP William Wragg Gives Up The Tory Whip (HuffPost UK)

The Tory MP at the centre of the Westminster honeytrap spear-phishing scandal has voluntarily given up the Tory whip.

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William Wragg: MP in honeytrap scandal resigns Tory whip (HeraldScotland)

The MP at the centre of a honeytrap blackmail scandal has voluntarily relinquished the Conservative whip.

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William Wragg gives up Tory whip amid Westminster honeytrap ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

MP has admitted responding to messages on gay dating app Grindr and sending on phone numbers of colleagues.

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William Wragg resigns party whip over Westminster honeytrap (BBC News)

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app.

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William Wragg resigns Tory whip after Westminster sexting scandal (The Independent)

The senior MP admitted giving his colleagues' phone numbers to someone on a dating app.

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Westminster honey trap scandal: Will Wragg quits Tory whip after ... (POLITICO.eu)

Move comes after Hazel Grove MP leaked the personal phone numbers of a number of MPs in widening WhatsApp scandal.

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William Wragg resigns party whip over Westminster honeytrap (BBC News)

The MP has also quit committee roles after admitting sharing MPs' numbers with someone on a dating app.

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