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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jim Waterson

‘Condescending’: Jacob Rees-Mogg leaves notes for WFH civil servants

Jacob Rees-Mogg in Downing Street
Jacob Rees-Mogg last week demanded his fellow cabinet ministers issued a ‘clear message to civil servants to ensure a rapid return to the office’. Photograph: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock

Jacob Rees-Mogg has been called “condescending” after leaving notes deemed to be passive-aggressive on civil servants’ desks in an effort to stop them working from home.

As part of his campaign to push workers back into offices, the cabinet minister has toured Whitehall buildings and published a league table of government departments based on how many staff are present.

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