Theresa May's chief flounces out of Tory WhatsApp group over attacks on his boss

Theresa May's chief of staff has flounced out of a Tory WhatsApp group in protest at the constant attacks on his boss. Gavin Barwell proclaimed 'frankly I have had enough of it' before storming out of the group chat for Conservatives in his home area of Croydon. According to a leaked screenshot, he told local Tories it 'hurts' to work 19 hour days, only to check Whatsapp and find Tory attacks 'of the kind from our worst opponents'. The message, which Tory Bible ConservativeHome said it genuine, emerged as Theresa May faced fresh calls to quit after losing 1,269 council seats. The worst local election results since 1995 heap new pressure on the PM, who already faces mutiny over plans for a compromise Brexit deal with Labour .