Responding to the resignation of Toby Young, Vince Cable, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:

“Toby Young’s appointment was a serious mistake, but at least the man himself has realised as much and resigned.

“The Conservatives must get their basic due diligence right – getting a role in public office cannot be based solely on being a friend of Boris Johnson.

“Theresa May stood by a misogynist and supporter of eugenics. She has shown poor judgement and, coupled with a troubled reshuffle, has made a bad start to the year.”