Dominic Raab has stepped down as UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister after an investigation into bullying found he was “intimidating” and “aggressive” towards officials. This was announced on April 21 BBC.
The investigation, led by a senior lawyer, was organized by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after eight formal complaints about Raab’s behavior in office.
In the report submitted to Sunaku, the lawyer drew several conclusions that fit the description of bullying. Raab responded that the investigation was “flawed and sets a dangerous precedent.”
The bullying complaints, which involve 24 people, refer to Raab’s previous tenures as Minister of Justice and Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as his work as Brexit Minister under Prime Minister Theresa May.
The report concluded that Raab “abused or misused power” as Foreign Minister and “behaved in an intimidating manner” towards Justice Department officials.
In a letter of resignation to Sunak, Raab said the investigation “rejected all but two of the claims made against me.” The very statement published on Twitter.
He added that he feared the investigation would “encourage far-fetched complaints against ministers and have a chilling effect on those who are driving change on behalf of your government – and ultimately the British people.”
In a letter to Raab, Sunak said that his former deputy kept his word, “fairly” undertaking to resign if any bullying was found in the report.
However, the prime minister said he believed there were “shortcomings” in the process and asked civil servants to look into the complaints process.
From 2019 to 2021, Raab was Minister of Foreign Affairs. From this position, he was transferred to the position of Minister of Justice after criticism for taking a leave during the evacuation of the British from Kabul.
