Man Convicted of Stalking Former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson

The judge told the court that the defendant, Simon Parry, thought ’there is humour' in his conduct, and ruled that his behaviour amounted to harassment.

Former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson on Downing Street in London, UK, on Dec.17, 2019. Hannah McKay/Reuters

Westminster Magistrates’ Court has convicted a man of stalking former Education Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson.

Sir Gavin told the court he was “incredibly threatened” by Simon Parry, 45, who followed him from the Parliamentary estate toward Euston on June 14. In another incident, Parry approached the politician on May 24, walking in “close proximity” to him and making comments about vaccinations.