Raab hits out at ‘Kafkaesque saga’ after falling foul of bullying inquiry
1 year, 8 months ago

Raab hits out at ‘Kafkaesque saga’ after falling foul of bullying inquiry

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dominic Raab has criticised the bullying inquiry that led to his resignation as a “Kafkaesque” as he suggested civil servants had tried to force him out of office. But Mr Raab stayed true to his vow to quit if the report found he bullied officials, as it said he acted in an “intimidating” fashion with “unreasonably and persistently aggressive conduct”. Mr Raab said in his resignation letter to the prime minister that he was “genuinely sorry for any unintended stress or offence that any officials felt”. will encourage spurious complaints against Ministers, and have a chilling effect on those driving change on behalf of your government — and ultimately the British people Dominic Raab Mr Raab alleged that the inquiry has “set a dangerous precedent” by setting a “low” threshold for bullying.

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Dowden: Civil Service complaints process against ministers needs to be fairer
1 year, 8 months ago

Dowden: Civil Service complaints process against ministers needs to be fairer

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GB News rumours swirl as Rees-Mogg declares: ‘I don’t think Raab needed to resign’
1 year, 8 months ago

GB News rumours swirl as Rees-Mogg declares: ‘I don’t think Raab needed to resign’

The Independent  

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Reaction to Raab bullying probe will discourage future complaints — IfG chief
1 year, 8 months ago

Reaction to Raab bullying probe will discourage future complaints — IfG chief

The Independent  

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Allegations against Dominic Raab that sent him to backbenches
1 year, 8 months ago

Allegations against Dominic Raab that sent him to backbenches

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7 important things you might have missed from the Dominic Raab bullying report
1 year, 8 months ago

7 important things you might have missed from the Dominic Raab bullying report

The Independent  

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UK PM Rishi Sunak's Deputy Dominic Raab resigns over bullying allegations
1 year, 8 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak's Deputy Dominic Raab resigns over bullying allegations

Deccan Chronicle  

London: In a blow to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, his close aide and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday amid allegations that he bullied staff members while working as a cabinet minister across different UK government departments. Sunak had been handed the independent report into allegations made by several civil servants on Thursday and a decision on …

Rishi Sunak’s Deputy Raab's angry resignation letter: ‘Dear Prime Minister…’
1 year, 8 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s Deputy Raab's angry resignation letter: ‘Dear Prime Minister…’

Hindustan Times  

In a blow to British PM Rishi Sunak, his close aide and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned amid allegations that he bullied staff members. Dominic Raab: Britain's Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab leaves Number 10 Downing Street. In his resignation letter posted on Twitter, Dominic Raab said that the report into his conduct had upheld two …

Why did British Deputy Prime Minister apologise in his resignation letter?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why did British Deputy Prime Minister apologise in his resignation letter?

Hindustan Times  

British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday following an independent investigation into claims that he bullied colleagues, in the latest scandal to force out one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's top ministers. British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab. He also said it had concluded he had not once "sworn or shouted at anyone, let alone thrown anything or …

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns
1 year, 8 months ago

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns

Hindustan Times  

British Deputy Prime Minister and justice minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday, following an independent investigation into formal complaints of bullying. Dominic Raab walks outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London. In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak published on Twitter, Raab said the inquiry had set a dangerous precedent, but that he would remain supportive of the government. …

UK prime minister weighs deputy’s fate after ‘bully’ probe
1 year, 8 months ago

UK prime minister weighs deputy’s fate after ‘bully’ probe

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday reviewed the findings of a long-awaited investigation into allegations his top deputy bullied government employees, but didn’t make a decision on his fate. Sunak’s spokesperson, Max Blain, said the prime minister received the report Thursday morning and was considering the findings to determine if Raab had violated the ministerial code and …

Raab tells peers: ‘Overwhelming majority’ of staff ‘relish’ his ambitious agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

Raab tells peers: ‘Overwhelming majority’ of staff ‘relish’ his ambitious agenda

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Dominic Raab says he will resign if found guilty of bullying
1 year, 9 months ago

Dominic Raab says he will resign if found guilty of bullying

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Dominic Raab ‘behaved like a monster’, says ex-colleague in latest bullying claim
1 year, 10 months ago

Dominic Raab ‘behaved like a monster’, says ex-colleague in latest bullying claim

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Third complaint against Dominic Raab is being investigated, No 10 reveals
2 years ago

Third complaint against Dominic Raab is being investigated, No 10 reveals

The Independent  

A third complaint against Dominic Raab is being investigated by the probe ordered by No 10, deepening the crisis surrounding the deputy prime minister. A Downing Street spokeswoman said the third complaint was received two days ago, adding: “The prime minister has asked for that to be looked into.” A leading lawyer, Adam Tolley, was appointed this week to investigate …

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