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Rishi Sunak allies replace Dominic Raab as Justice Secretary and Deputy PM

Alex Chalk and Oliver Dowden have been given new roles.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Oliver Dowden appointed deputy prime minister following Dominic Raab resignation

Dominic Raab handed his resignation letter to the PM Rishi Sunak this morning

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2023

Sunak deputy quits after probe finds abrasive treatment of staff

U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned after an independent investigation criticized his “abrasive” treatment of civil servants, drawing a line under a months-long saga that threatened to undermine Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s pledge to restore professionalism to the government.

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Don’t knock the coronation – it could be up there with It’s a Knockout

Although most of the UK is unenthusiastic, put me down for coronation trivia watch

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak begins mini-reshuffle as Dominic Raab replaced following bullying probe

Alex Chalk got the nod to fill the vacant Justice Secretary role, Downing Street has confirmed, while former Tory chairman Oliver Dowden will take over as Deputy PM

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Meet Sunak’s new deputy PM: comprehensive kid known as ‘Olive’ who was compared to Tony Blair’s attack dog Alastair Campbell

Oliver Dowden joined Tory HQ as expert in aggressive political ad campaigns for David Cameron

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Bitter Dominic Raab says 'the people will pay' as he claims he was victim of plot

In a 1,100 word rant published after his resignation over a bullying probe, the former Deputy Prime Minister claimed to have been warned that "unionised officials" were planning to target him

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Inquiry needed as Raab ‘not just one bad apple’ in Westminster – FDA boss

Following Mr Raab’s resignation, Dave Penman warned misconduct by senior members of Government is more widespread than Rishi Sunak wants to admit.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

‘Red Rishi’ no more: is Sunak shifting rightwards?

Rishi Sunak goes into the weekend one ally down after Dominic Raab’s resignation but having avoided a rebellion from the right-wing of his party on the small boats crisis and having potentially shaken off the “red Rishi” tag for good. 

The Week · Apr 21, 2023

Dominic Raab tipped for I’m A Celebrity following resignation

The Deputy Prime Minister was forced to resign on Friday after a damning bullying probe into his behaviour at three Whitehall departments

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023