Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns as report finds he DID bully civil servants – but says probe sets ‘dangerous precedent’

DOMINIC Raab spectacularly resigned as Deputy PM this morning after a probe found he DID bully civil servants.

In a blistering resignation letter, Mr Raab blasted the inquiry into his behaviour as “dangerous”.

He hit out at the probe for setting a “low threshold” for bullying, which will lead to other ministers being targeted by disgruntled civil servants.

“It will encourage spurious claims against ministers,” the ex-Justice Secretary said.

“And it will have a chilling effect on those driving change on behalf of your government – and ultimately the British people.”

An enraged Mr Raab insisted a “number of improprieties” took place throughout the inquiry, which was led by barrister Adam Tolley KC.

He blamed civil servants for the “systematic leaking of skewed and fabricated claims to the media”.

And he suggested there was a “coercive removal” of dedicated staff from his private office in October last year.

The Raab upheld two formal complaints against Mr Raab – but dismissed a further six of them.

The bitter MP described the adverse findings as “flawed”.

Mr Sunak finally received the long-awaited Raab Report early yesterday morning.

The Raab probe was triggered after staff from multiple Whitehall departments made allegations about his behaviour spanning back years.

Around 24 civil servants are believed to be involved in formal complaints.

In one instance the DPM was accused of creating a “culture of fear”.

And civil servants have described being reduced to tears and experiencing mental health crises following interactions with Mr Raab.

He was also alleged to have hurled tomatoes across a table in the Ministry of Justice during a fit of rage.