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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar

Former Tory chair calls on Dominic Raab to step aside during inquiry

Deputy PM Dominic Raab
Deputy PM Dominic Raab is facing calls to step down while he is investigated for allegations of bullying. Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty Images

A former cabinet minister and Conservative party chair has become the most senior Tory MP yet to call for Dominic Raab to step aside from his ministerial roles while he is investigated over multiple allegations of bullying and intimidating behaviour.

Jake Berry, who was party chair and minister without portfolio in Liz Truss’s cabinet, said it would be “very bizarre” if someone in a similar position to Raab in any other workplace remained in their role amid such claims.

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