Dominic Raab quits | Deputy PM bullying report prompts debate about workplace conduct

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday, following an independent investigation into formal complaints of bullying.

In a letter to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Raab came out on the defensive, saying the inquiry had set a dangerous precedent for employees to raise ‘spurious’ bullying claims.

"I called for the inquiry and undertook to resign, if it made any finding of bullying whatsoever. I believe it is important to keep my word," said Raab, who also departed his concurrent role as the Justice Secretary.

However, he added: "In setting the threshold for bullying so low, this inquiry has set a dangerous precedent. It will encourage spurious complaints against Ministers, and have a chilling effect on those driving change on behalf of your government - and ultimately the British people."