cabinet secretary simon case knew about the allegations of bullying Dominic Raab ahead of his reappointment as justice secretary, it has been claimed.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak There is renewed pressure on Mr Raab to be appointed as his deputy prime minister, months after the first complaints were made.
According to many timesCabinet Secretary Simon Case was informed personally about a written complaint about bullying against Mr Raab before he rejoined cabinet as Secretary of State.
Mr. Case is the head of the civil service and works closely with the Prime Minister.
Number 10 has said the PM was “not aware of any formal complaints” before Mr Raab was employed, but did not deny he was aware of informal allegations.
Dozens of officers are believed to have been involved in Mr Raab’s probe, ordered by Mr Sunak. The Justice Secretary denied the allegations against him.
An official related to the complaint told many times: “A formal complaint was made in March. No one said that it was not a formal complaint, or that it was not submitted correctly or using the correct template. This never happened. It was formally treated at that time. Obviously – this was really serious stuff.
Mr Raab is also facing a new claim of bullying after an anti-Brexit campaigner alleged he made a “derogatory attack” on himas revealed by Independent.
be a preacher gina miller, She was “bullied and humiliated” by the Deputy Prime Minister after calling her “stupid” and “naive” during an “aggressive” encounter on the BBC in 2016.
Mr Raab said they were “baseless and malicious claims”.
Ms Miller writes: “He was aggressive and intimidating, and I felt bullied and put down. This was an aggressive male expressing seemingly deceptive behaviour. This type of behavior is not acceptable from anyone, especially Certainly not from a powerful, influential politician.”
Ms Miller, who says the incident happened when they shared a lift after a joint appearance on the BBC Today The programme, in its article, writes that Mr Sunak should “start to show courage, decisiveness and principles” and suspend Mr Raab pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Dave Penman, head of the FDA union, told sky News: “I’ve spoken to people who are working civil servants and have worked for Dominic Raab, who have suffered a mental health crisis, have essentially lost their careers because they had to relocate and lose their jobs. Had to change.”
He urged Mr Sunak to “come clean” on what he knew about the concerns about Mr Raab, adding: “The reason we need to know is that the Prime Minister has a say on this inquiry.” Have to decide.”
Independent The Cabinet Office has been contacted for comment.
Dominic Raab’s office said it would not comment while the investigation is ongoing.