High standards still expected from civil servants after Raab report, says Dowden
by Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent from on (#6B2MC)
New deputy prime minister says he has experienced frustrations' dealing with Whitehall officials
Ministers will continue demanding high standards from civil servants in the aftermath of a report that found Dominic Raab exhibited intimidating and abrasive behaviour towards staff, the new deputy prime minister has said.
Oliver Dowden, who took over the role from Raab, said those in the cabinet often worked in highly pressured situations" and that he had experienced frustrations" dealing with officials, too.
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