THE CABLE
Dominic Raab, UK deputy prime minister and secretary of justice, has resigned from office.
The development follows an independent inquiry and investigation into eight bullying allegations against him.
During the investigation conducted by Adam Tolley, evidence was heard from multiple government officials about complaints of bullying at three different departments.
Raab denied claims he belittled and demeaned his staff and said he “behaved professionally at all times”.
He had, however, said he would resign if the allegations were upheld.
In his resignation letter addressed to Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister, Raab said he decided to step down after an official inquiry found that some of the claims made against him were justified.
“I am writing to resign from your government, following receipt of the report arising from the inquiry conducted by Adam Tolley KC. 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,” the letter reads.
