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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Political correspondent

Dominic Raab’s abrasive political career hits the buffers

Dominic Raab
Dominic Raab was said to be a tough boss, insisting on an inflexible schedule including daily gym time. Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty

Dominic Raab has faced more ministerial fluctuations than most: sacked, demoted or resigning from three government jobs, he was also in effective charge of the UK when Boris Johnson was ill with Covid. But now, it seems, he faces a political full stop.

His departure as justice secretary and deputy prime minister after the report by Adam Tolley KC marks the end of efforts by his allies to present him as nothing more than a demanding boss who works long hours and knows what he wants.

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