More problems for the Conservative Party. Dominic RaabDeputy Prime Minister of Sunak Receiptand the Minister of Justice, faced that series of complaints they accuse him intimidationabuse of authority, and bad treatment of their employees.

Britain’s rights reputation hangs by a thread: in the case of scandal Boris Johnson and ‘Partygate’ wasn’t enough, a leadership failure replaced it Liz Truss they pushed England headed for a recession.

And even though the premiere of the cabinet Sunak promised economic solution, the mood of his allies is in doubt. Raab He’s not the first person to be accused of wrongdoing; a few weeks ago, deputy Gavin Williamsonsecretary of state without portfolio, resigned amid criticism intimidation and hostile behavior.

Raab, under the magnifying glass

Dominic Raab He is a classic example of an unquenchable conservative. He joined the party in 2010, as a representative from the constituency of Esher and Walton. Since then, he has been a permanent member of the ruling cabinet: he was Minister of Brexit in 2018, Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2019 and 2021, and Minister of Justice from 2021. Following his resignation Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak brought him off the bench by giving him the deputy prime minister’s portfolio in his cabinet, on 25 October.

But Raab it lasted less than a month without controversy. His appointment was not well received internally: as the British newspapers put it Guardianwhen it was announced that he would be returning to the Ministry of Justice, his employees had the option of “dropping out of the department”, because he traumatized many people with his behavior the last time you held the position.

Anton Romeopermanent secretary of the Ministry of Justice, warning him that on this occasion “he will have to look after the staff with respect and professionalism». Meanwhile, several sources from the same department revealed Guardian that Raab has founded «fear culture» between the corridors. According to informants, the minister was “condescending and demanding”, “abusive and aggressive”, and making intimidation For him employees.

Additionally, he suffers from impulse control issues. British tabloids sun shared that, on one occasion, Raab “throws the tomatoes from his salad across the room, in a fit of rage.”

independent investigation

On November 16, 2022, two formal complaints against conduct Dominic Raab during reign Boris Johnson. One of them claims that Raab used to “lose the paper” while working. Because of this, colleagues and employees are “afraid” to enter his office.

Since then, criticism of the minister followed an avalanche. Newspaper Time revealed that ministry officials often they end up crying after talking to Raab or some of your team members. In addition, work pressure and deadlines that are too short take a toll on the mental health of department members.

When the nature and content of the two formal complaints became known, the Prime Minister Sunak Receipt had no choice but to allow the start independent investigation. Have Raab He stated that he would “fully cooperate” with the investigation, but would “deny and defend himself” against the accusations, as he said he would “never tolerate intimidation», and always behave professionally.

Investigation of hostile behavior from Dominic Raab This would go beyond the two formal complaints filed against the minister. That will cover his entire stay at the Ministry of Justiceand, according to Number 10 Downing, it would be carried out by a “qualified and independent” person, as was the official at the time Sue Grey about ‘Partygate’.