A senior civil servant has said he is “pleased” claims of bullying levelled against Dominic Raab are being investigated
Phillip Rycroft, who was permanent secretary at the Department for Exiting the EU when Mr Raab was Brexit Secretary, said the probe was “long overdue”., to confirm reports he had submitted evidence, he said: “It would be a bit of a surprise if the investigation hadn’t reached out to those who were working with Dominic Raab through those years.”
He added: “I’m pleased the investigation is happening. Clearly for everybody involved in this getting this sorted out is long overdue, but we’ll have to wait and see what the investigator comes up with and ultimately the decision on the basis of that evidence is one for the Prime Minister.” Mr Rycroft is believed to be one of three permanent secretaries who led officials working under Mr Raab who have
Former Foreign Office mandarin Lord Simon McDonald has reportedly given evidence as a witness, while Antonia Romeo, the current permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice is also thought to have been spoken to. And at least two-dozen civil servants are understood to have submitted information relating to eight formal complaints.Dave Penman, leader of the FDA union, which represents senior officials, said Mr Raab should be suspended to protect other members of staff in the meantime.
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