Dominic Raab faces independent inquiry into bullying claims

Rishi Sunak will appoint independent investigator at request of deputy prime minister

Rishi Sunak will appoint an independent investigator to examine claims of alleged bullying against Dominic Raab, after the deputy prime minister requested an inquiry into two formal complaints that have been made against him.

Raab, who said he will stay on as deputy PM and justice secretary while the process takes place, used a stand-in appearance at prime minister's questions to insist he had always behaved properly towards staff, despite a growing list of accusations from officials.