Dominic Raab resigns as Deputy Prime Minister after bullying investigation

Dominic Raab has resigned as a senior member of the cabinet following an inquiry into whether he bullied officials.

Lawyer Adam Tolley KC compiled a report after investigating the claims against the deputy prime minister.

In a letter to Rishi Sunak, the deputy prime minister said he "undertook to resign if [the report] made any finding of bullying whatsoever."

Mr Raab said the report "dismissed all but two of the claims levelled against me" and the "two adverse findings are flawed and set a dangerous precedent for the conduct of good government."

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[RE-nguw]

He was given a choice... Resign or be sacked - he chose resignation to minimise the damage to his career

[Yeah-Buddy-Lightweight]

It's like saying "Of all the murders I've been accused of, only two had a video of me commiting the act". So that's a good thing is it? Pathetic man

[QUEEG_]

I am shocked to learn that the Civil Service is crammed full of offendatrons who faint at being told their work is a bit cack....

[kenpie]

The civil service needs to be reformed I feel they're pretty woke😢

[chrisadcock]

So much for fighting to the death to keep his job! 😂

[waeljallad]

bullying science
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[Matt-ujjm]

Just another bully from Eton who could not fight sleep Fanny 🪓