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File picture of British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, who resigned on April 21, 2023
| Photo Credit: Reuters
British Deputy Prime Minister and justice minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday, following an independent investigation into formal complaints of bullying.
In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak published on Twitter, Mr. Raab said the inquiry had set a dangerous precedent, but that he would remain supportive of the government.
“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 said.
However, he added: “In setting the threshold for bullying so low, this inquiry has set a dangerous precedent. It 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.”
Mr. Raab’s resignation means a third senior minister has departed over their personal conduct since Mr. Sunak entered Downing Street in October promising a government of integrity.
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