British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab announced his resignation on Friday 21 April after an independent report confirmed that he had morally harassed civil servants, a setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, of whom he was a close ally.
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I am writing to you to resign from your government.Dominic Raab, who is also the Minister for Justice, wrote in this letter to Rishi Sunak. I have requested this investigation and have vowed to resign if the facts of harassment, whatever they may be, are proven. I think it’s important to keep my word.”he wrote.
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Eight complaints
This investigation was initiated following eight complaints relating to his conduct while he was foreign or Brexit secretary or during a previous visit to the Ministry of Justice.
Dominic Raab has always denied the accusations, which have poisoned the government for months and sparked numerous criticisms from the opposition. This report was submitted to the Prime Minister on Thursday and has not yet been made public. All complaints were denied except for two.In his letter, the minister specifies the continuation of the sentence against them “bloomer”.
Investigation conclusions ‘Set a dangerous precedent for government behaviour’Still defending.
consecutive resignations
Again on Thursday, Downing Street showed the “full confidence” In his vice with emphasis Study carefully the conclusions of the report..
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This is the third minister to resign from Rishi Sunak’s government after various accusations, adding a new stain on the prime minister’s pledge to come out. “Integrity, Professionalism and Responsibility” In power after a series of scandals under Boris Johnson.
In November, Gavin Williamson, a minister without portfolio in Rishi Sunak’s government, resigned after accusations of harassment. And in January, Rishi Sunak had to sack Conservative Party Chairman Nadeem Zahawi, who was a member of the cabinet, over tax disputes.
