Bullying in Politics

Opinion Polls

Resigning is the new trend: Dominic Raab leads the way with 58% approval!

— A recent opinion poll shows that a large majority of people answered “yes” when asked if they thought Dominic Raab was right to resign from his role in government.

UK Politics

Dominic Raab is right that the government has set a ‘dangerous precedent’ – but not for the reasons he thinks

— A report found the deputy PM to have been abrasive and intimidating to civil servants who have waited months for action to be taken. Dominic Raab’s case leaves current and future victims of ministerial bullying unsure if their grievances will be taken seriously.

Resignation Letter

Dominic Raab throws his toys out of Sunak’s sandbox after being accused of bullying

— Dominic Raab has resigned from Rishi Sunak’s government and criticized the “flawed” findings against him in the bullying investigation in his resignation letter. Rishi Sunak responded to Raab’s resignation with a letter expressing “great sadness” at his departure.

UK Politics

Why bullying in politics is a matter of democracy

— When civil servants and MPs can’t speak up against ministers, they can’t do their jobs properly.