UK: Another Rishi Sunak Cabinet Minister Harassed – 11/12/2022

British Justice Minister Dominic Raab has been accused of harassing his staff, allegations that emerged on Saturday and questions Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s preferences after another cabinet member resigned this week.

British Justice Minister Dominic Raab has been accused of harassing his staff, allegations that emerged on Saturday and questions Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s preferences after another cabinet member resigned this week.

Sunak and his conservative government They took office less than three weeks ago and two ministers have already been accused of harassment. This time it was Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab.

Newspaper Guardian A “way out” was proposed to ministry officials on Friday night (11), with some fearing to work with Raab again. He was Minister for Justice in Boris Johnson’s government from September 2021 to September 2022. According to the British newspaper, ministry officials described a “culture of fear” in the service as an “uncharacteristic” and “aggressive” run. The newspaper reports that his new appointment to the post is causing distress to many employees. Some thought of resigning.

tabloid the sun During the Ravia attack, Rob threw tomatoes at a crowd, which his spokesperson called “stupid”, adding that “Dominic works hard and expects a lot from his team and himself”.

The worker asks for an explanation

The allegations led to questions about Rishi Sunak’s team’s choices in appointing his government, with Labor demanding an explanation from the opposition prime minister. Deputy Labor leader Angela Rayner called for an “urgent and independent” investigation.

On Tuesday night, British minister without portfolio Gavin Williamson announced his resignation following allegations of harassment. Rishi Sunak He condemned the “reprehensible and unacceptable behavior” but assured that he was not aware of such “concerns” when naming him.

(With information from AFP)