IT'S thought that revelations in the press tomorrow pushed him over the edge.
BBC Reporting that: "Claims have engulfed the Tories following the apparent suicide in September of activist Elliott Johnson."
"Mr Johnson's father had called on Mr Shapps, a former party co-chairman, to resign over claims he ignored repeated warnings about the actions of party youth organiser Mark Clarke."
"Mr Clarke has denied any wrongdoing."
"The party has been subject to allegations of bullying, sexual assault and intimidation since Mr Johnson, 21, was found dead."
"Prime Minister David Cameron said it was a 'tragic loss of a talented young life'."
"Downing Street said the prime minister was awaiting the results of an internal investigation but Mr Johnson's father has called for an independent and external inquiry."
Shapps resignation letter can be seen here in full.
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