Dominic Raab, the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister, resigned on Friday as a result of an independent investigation into bullying complaints.
The UK politician announced his resignation on Twitter, writing, “I called for the inquiry and promised to resign if it found any evidence of bullying.” “I believe it is vital for me to keep my word.”
Mr Dominic Raab is the third cabinet member to resign over personal conduct since Rishi Sunak took over as British Prime Minister in October, promising an honest government.
In November, Mr Sunak appointed senior employment lawyer Adam Tolley to investigate two complaints of alleged bullying against Mr Raab.
More complaints have since surfaced from civil servants who worked with the minister, and one person involved in the investigation described it as “devastating” to the Financial Times.
The prime minister’s spokesman confirmed that Mr Tolley delivered his report to Mr Sunak on Thursday morning.
Rishi Sunak told reporters that while he has “full confidence” in Mr Raab, he is “carefully considering the report’s findings.” He would not say when the report would be made public.
Mr Dominic Raab is widely expected to be fired if Mr Tolley upholds the complaints, with Sunak and the Conservatives already facing likely heavy losses in local elections on May 4.
Mr Dominic Raab insisted that he had “behaved professionally throughout” in an interview with Sky News in February. However, he added, “If an allegation of bullying is proven, I will resign.”
