File picture of British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, who resigned on April 21, 2023
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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.
Sunak accepts resignation
Mr. Sunak said on Friday he had accepted Mr. Raab’s resignation with “great sadness”.
“It is with great sadness that I have accepted your resgination,” Mr. Sunak told Mr. Raab in a letter.
“But it is clear that there have been shortcomings in the historic process that have negatively affected everyone involved. We should learn from this how to better handle such matters in future.”
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