In his resignation letter, Quince said he had received ‘inaccurate reports’ before his media round on Monday in which he was asked what Boris Johnson had known about previous allegations against disgraced MP Chris Pincher.
Quince defended the prime minister in interviews and says he has resigned because he used false information that he had been given by Number 10.
On Monday, he defended the prime minister and told the BBC he was given a 'categorical assurance' that Mr Johnson was not 'aware of specific claims'.
On Twitter, Quince said, ‘With great sadness and regret, I have this morning tendered my resignation to the Prime Minister after I accepted and repeated assurances on Monday to the media which have now been found to be inaccurate. I wish my successor well - it is the best job in government.’
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