UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab, accused of bullying, quits

British Deputy Prime Minister and justice minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday following an independent investigation into complaints of bullying. 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". He complained about employees leaking details of his behaviour to the media, and 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.”

My resignation statement. pic.twitter.com/DLjBfChlFq

— Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) April 21, 2023

Raab is a third senior minister has departed over their personal conduct since Sunak entered Downing Street in October promising a government of integrity. Raab’s announcement on Friday came the day after Sunak received findings into eight formal complaints that Raab had been abusive towards staff during a previous stint in that office and while serving as foreign secretary and Brexit secretary.