Chris Grayling quits Intelligence and Security Committee after former MP Julian Lewis was elected as chairman ahead of him
- Ex-Tory MP Mr Lewis was elected as chair of the committee ahead of Mr Grayling
- Former Transport Secretary Mr Grayling had been tipped for the role last month
Chris Grayling has quit the Intelligence and Security Committee chairman after former MP Julian Lewis was elected as chairman ahead of him.
Former Tory Mr Lewis was elected as chair of the committee ahead of Mr Grayling, who had been widely tipped for the role, last month.
A short statement from the committee said: ‘The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP has, in accordance with the Justice and Security Act, written to the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament tendering his resignation from the Committee. The Chairman has sent a reply.’
Chris Grayling (pictured) has quit the Intelligence and Security Committee chairman after former MP Julian Lewis was elected as chairman ahead of him
Former Tory Mr Lewis (pictured) was elected as chair of the committee ahead of Mr Grayling, who had been widely tipped for the role, last month