- UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab resigned following an independent investigation into complaints of bullying.
- Announcing his resignation he wrote, “I called for the inquiry and undertook to resign, if it made any finding of bullying whatsoever. I believe it is important to keep my word”.
- Mr Raab is the third major exit from the cabinet over their personal conduct since Rishi Sunak took over as British Prime Minister.
- Rishi Sunak told reporters he retains “full confidence” in Mr Raab but is “carefully considering the findings of the report”.
- Mr Raab is widely expected to face dismissal if the complaints are upheld by the senior employment lawyer appointed by Mr Sunak.
UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab resigned following an independent investigation into complaints of bullying. 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. Announcing his resignation on Twitter, the UK politician wrote, “I called for the inquiry and undertook to resign, if it made any finding of bullying whatsoever. I believe it is important to keep my word”.
Mr Raab is the third major exit from the cabinet over their personal conduct since Rishi Sunak took over as British Prime Minister in October, promising a government of integrity. Mr Sunak in November appointed a senior employment lawyer Adam Tolley to look into two complaints of alleged bullying against Mr Raab.
Mr Tolley sent his report to Mr Sunak, the prime minister’s spokesman confirmed. Rishi Sunak told reporters he retains “full confidence” in Mr Raab but is “carefully considering the findings of the report”. He refused to say when the report would be published. Mr Raab is widely expected to face dismissal if the complaints are upheld by Mr Tolley.
Raab’s resignation means a third senior minister has departed over their personal conduct since Sunak entered Downing Street in October promising a government of integrity.
