Dominic Raab said most of the media reports about his conduct were ‘incorrect’
(Picture: PA Wire)Dominic Raab has said that multiple allegations about his behaviour towards staff are “mostly incorrect”.
The Deputy Prime Minister is being investigated by senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC over bullying accusations – with dozens of officials thought to be involved in eight formal complaints.
Mr Raab, who is also the Justice Secretary, told the BBC: “I’m not going to comment on the anonymous reports in the media. My experience is they are mostly incorrect.” He added that he had “behaved professionally at all times”.
The leader of the FDA union, which represents senior civil servants, criticised Mr Raab for speaking out while the inquiry into his behaviour was ongoing.
Dave Penman said: "What we need is for this inquiry to conclude as quickly as possible and for the protagonist in it, who has been reminded about confidentiality, to stop giving comments to the public.
"This demonstrates ably the issue of why the Prime Minister should have suspended Dominic Raab because, while these allegations are hanging over him, he is still serving as a minister, there are still concerns about someone who conducts themselves potentially in that way still being in charge of civil servants."
