Colchester MP Will Quince resigns from cabinet role
Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care steps down, expressing gratitude for government service and a shift towards military responsibilities
In an unexpected move, Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care, Colchester MP Will Quince, has officially resigned from his government position. The decision has been outlined in a resignation letter to the Prime Minister,
Mr Quince, who had initially planned to leave at the General Election, accelerated his departure, stating, "Having recently joined the Army as a Specialist Reserve Officer, now feels like the right time to leave HM Government." He emphasized the importance of focusing on the final module of training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and his duties as a constituency Member of Parliament.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve, Mr Quince remarked, "It has been a huge honour and privilege to have served you in the Department of Health and Social Care." He highlighted the collaborative efforts in addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, stating, "I am proud of what we have achieved together and the difference we have made."
The resignation letter also touched on Mr Quince's contributions in various ministerial roles, including his role in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), where he played a part in the governments response the pandemic: "During my time as a DWP minister, we ensured our Universal Credit system supported millions of people during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the most vulnerable in our society."
Mr Quince expressed his appreciation for the civil servants he worked alongside, stating, "I would like to put on record my sincere thanks to all the brilliant civil servants who have supported me so well over the years."
Mr Quince affirmed his commitment to continue supporting the government, saying, "I look forward to continuing to support you and the Government from the backbenches."
At the time of writing, the Prime Minister has not yet named a successor to Mr Quince's role,