No. 10 has confirmed that five further complaints on Dominic Raab’s conduct as a minister are being investigated.
The official spokesperson for the prime minister stated that the allegations pertained to Mr. Raab’s previous position as justice secretary.
This indicates that Adam Tolley KC, a senior attorney, is currently investigating eight allegations.
Mr. Raab, who was reappointed as justice secretary and deputy prime minister by Rishi Sunak in October, has refuted bullying charges.
A source close to Mr. Raab stated, “The civil service has zero tolerance for bullying.” The vice-prime minister presides over a department in which public servants are esteemed and the degree of aspiration is high. This department is responsible for advancing key reforms and valuing its employees.
“An independent investigation is currently underway, which is being overseen by the Cabinet Office; it would be improper to speak further until the investigation is concluded.”
Previously, the member of Congress for Esher and Walton served as justice secretary and deputy prime minister under Boris Johnson.
Mr. Raab, a close supporter of Mr. Sunak, was dismissed from both positions in September when Liz Truss became prime minister.
The three charges currently under investigation about his time as foreign secretary, Brexit secretary, and minister of justice.
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, deemed it “quite stunning” that no action had been taken against Mr. Raab and demanded that he be suspended.
Mr. Raab’s continuing service in government while concerns about his conduct were examined, according to him, was “a result of having a weak prime minister.
In addition, the Liberal Democrats demanded that Mr. Raab resigns as secretary of justice while the charges were probed.
Daisy Cooper, the deputy leader of the Conservative Party, stated, “The trickle of allegations against Dominic Raab has become a deluge, and his position is becoming increasingly untenable.”
When asked how Mr. Raab could remain in his cabinet position in light of the allegations against him, the official spokesman for the prime minister responded, “We think it’s right that there is an independent process and that the investigator investigates these allegations thoroughly before concluding.”
The probe would be concluded “quickly,” he stressed.
In November, the prime minister asked Mr. Tolley, an expert in commercial and employment law, to investigate charges against Mr. Raab.
Since the position of adviser on ministers’ interests has been empty since Lord Geidt’s June resignation, he was selected to conduct the probe.
The attorney will report to Mr. Sunak, who will make the final determination as to whether Mr. Raab’s actions violated the ministerial code and warrant dismissal.
