Boris Johnson backs minister accused of bullying her staff
The UK home secretary Priti Patel has apologised and will keep her position, but an independent adviser has resigned due to Johnson’s stance
20 November 2020 - 15:07
London — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Friday, backed one of his senior ministers after an independent inquiry concluded she had broken rules after allegations of bullying of her staff, prompting the report’s author to quit.
Home secretary Priti Patel, one of the most senior figures in the government, had not met the standards set under Britain’s ministerial code, which states that ministers should treat officials with respect, independent adviser Alex Allan concluded...
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