Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Comment
Moazzam Malik

Whatever happens to Dominic Raab, over-aggressive behaviour by ministers must be curbed

Dominic Raab
‘I worked closely with Dominic Raab … he certainly acquired a reputation for being extremely demanding, bordering on aggressive.’ Photograph: James Manning/PA

We will know shortly whether Dominic Raab is guilty of bullying his staff or not. The investigation into the allegations, being led by senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC, is expected to conclude in the coming days.

I worked closely with Raab following the incorporation of the Department for International Development into the Foreign Office in August 2020. He certainly acquired a reputation for being extremely demanding, bordering on aggressive. There was widespread awareness of his behaviour among staff at the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Whether this translates into bullying or not, Tolley will soon decide.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.