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Stop calling us woke, lazy snowflakes, senior civil servant tells government

General secretary of FDA union makes plea to Rishi Sunak after multiple ‘culture war’ incidents

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Tuesday briefing: How Dominic Raab set the agenda after a stinging report on bullying

In today’s newsletter: The ex-deputy PM has found ample support from some quarters after an investigation into bullying was released. Our political correspondents explain how Raab’s anger drove the discourse

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Rishi Sunak urged to slap down Dominic Raab for 'undermining' bullying report

The PM was blasted for allowing Mr Raab to resign - and put forward his version of events in a newspaper article - before the report into his behaviour was published by Downing Street

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023

Key points from the bullying probe report that forced Dominic Raab to resign

The report by Adam Tolley KC examined a number of incidents spanning the former minister’s tenure as foreign secretary, justice secretary and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023

No 10 rejects union call for wider inquiry into ministerial bullying

The general secretary of the FDA claimed Dominic Raab ‘not just one bad apple’ in Westminster.

The Independent UK · 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

Sunak right to delay decision on Raab bullying report, senior minister says

Transport secretary defends PM after he is criticised by senior Conservatives for ‘dithering’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

Raab battles on as Sunak mulls whether to sack his deputy over bullying claims

The Prime Minister was accused of ‘dither’ as he takes a second day to decide whether to kick his ally out of the Cabinet.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Dominic Raab ‘bullying’ report could come within hours, signals Cabinet minister

Rishi Sunak is said to want a ‘swift conclusion’ to the inquiry into claims of bullying against his deputy

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023

Time to reform how complaints against ministers are handled, says union boss

The FDA’s general secretary said allowing the PM to act as ‘judge and jury’ was not a suitable way of dealing with civil service allegations.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023