William Hague's special adviser quits over 'utterly false' relationship rumours

Christohper Myers, special adviser to Foreign Secretary William Hague, has resigned despite the pair denying suggetsions that they were in a relationship.

Mr Hague said that such claims were "utterly false," denying that he had ever been in a relationship with another man and saying he is "very happily married."

The Foreign Secretary also revealed that he and his wife, Ffion Hague, had suffered multiple miscarriages in their attempts to start a family, including losing a pregnancy this summer. He said the experience had brought the couple "closer together."

Political blogger Paul Staines, better known as Guido Fawkes, had submitted a number of freedom of information requests relating to Mr Myers employment in Mr Hague's office.

In a statement, Mr Hague said the employment was purely professional. He said:

"Christopher Myers has demonstrated commitment and political talent over the last eighteen months. He is easily qualified for the job he holds. Any suggestion that his appointment was due to an improper relationship between us is utterly false, as is any suggestion that I have ever been involved in a relationship with any man.

"This speculation seems to stem from the fact that whilst campaigning before the election we occasionally shared twin hotel rooms. Neither of us would have done so if we had thought that it in any way meant or implied something else.

"In hindsight I should have given greater consideration to what might have been made of that, but this is in itself no justification for allegations of this kind, which are untrue and deeply distressing to me, to Ffion and to Christopher.

"He has now told me that, as a result of the pressure on his family from the untrue and malicious allegations made about him, he does not wish to continue in his position. It is a pity that a talented individual should feel that he needs to leave his job in this way."

He added:

"I have made no secret of the fact that Ffion and I would love to start a family. For many years this has been our goal. Sadly this has proved more difficult for us than for most couples.

"We have encountered many difficulties and suffered multiple miscarriages, and indeed are still grieving for the loss of a pregnancy this summer. We are aware that the stress of infertility can often strain a marriage, but in our case, thankfully, it has only brought us closer together.

"It has been an immensely traumatic and painful experience but our marriage is strong and we will face whatever the future brings together."