UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns after probe into bullying allegations
London (UK), April 21: Dominic Raab, the UK's Deputy Prime Minister, resigned on Friday in the midst of bullying allegations.
"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," Raab's statement read.
Notably, allegations against Raab surfaced in November as his former staff claimed that he created a "culture of fear" in their departments.
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Raab has however denied the allegations and demanded an investigation into himself after two formal complaints were made.
Raab was appointed by Rishi Sunak after he took power in October.
"It has been a privilege to serve you as Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work as a Minister in a range of roles and departments since 2015, and pay tribute to the many outstanding civil servants with whom I have worked," he added.
Raab's departure follows Sunak's decision to fire Tory party chairman Nadhim Zahawi in January after the former chancellor was found to have violated the ministerial code over his tax affairs.
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- ANI
