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Dominic Raab MP

Dominic Raab MP

Conservative MP for Esher and Walton and Foreign Secretary

All must have prizes: Headmaster Hoyle's 2023 school report
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
All must have prizes: Headmaster Hoyle's 2023 school report
As a tumultuous term draws to a close, Robert Hutton hunts though the debris and hands out gongs
Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Oliver Dowden Hopes Dominic Raab Resignation Won't Cause 'Letting Up' In Civil Service
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Oliver Dowden Hopes Dominic Raab Resignation Won't Cause "Letting Up" In Civil Service
Dominic Raab’s resignation over bullying claims should not lead to “letting up in the high standards” expected of civil servants, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has said.
Civil Service Bosses Pledge To Learn From Dominic Raab Inquiry 'Shortcomings'
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Civil Service Bosses Pledge To Learn From Dominic Raab Inquiry "Shortcomings"
Civil service bosses have pledged to learn from “shortcomings” in the process of investigating complaints against ministers, following today’s publication of the report into Dominic Raab’s behaviour.
Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle
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Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle
Oliver Dowden will become deputy prime minister while Alex Chalk will take on the role of justice secretary in a mini reshuffle of Rishi Sunak's cabinet triggered by Dominic Raab's resignation over bullying allegations.
Tory MPs Have 'Lots Of Sympathy' For Dominic Raab After Bullying Report Resignation
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Tory MPs Have "Lots Of Sympathy" For Dominic Raab After Bullying Report Resignation
Conservative MPs have expressed “lots of sympathy” for Dominic Raab, after the former Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister resigned from Government over bullying allegations.
Rishi Sunak Criticises Historic 'Shortcomings' Around Dominic Raab Bullying Inquiry
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Rishi Sunak Criticises Historic "Shortcomings" Around Dominic Raab Bullying Inquiry
Rishi Sunak has criticised process “shortcomings” following an inquiry into bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab, over which the former justice secretary and deputy prime minister has resigned from government.

Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An 'Intimidating Manner' As Justice Secretary
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Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An "Intimidating Manner" As Justice Secretary
The inquiry into whether Dominic Raab bullied civil service staff has found cases where he had acted in an "intimidating manner", although concludes he did “not intend” to upset or humiliate staff.
Dominic Raab Has Resigned Following Bullying Allegations
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Dominic Raab Has Resigned Following Bullying Allegations
Dominic Raab has resigned from government in response to a report into his behaviour following allegations of bullying by civil service staff.
Labour Accuse Government Of Being “Missing In Action” On Crime
Home affairs
Labour Accuse Government Of Being “Missing In Action” On Crime
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has accused the government of being “missing in action” on crime and anti-social behaviour, as she faced deputy prime minister Dominic Raab at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.
Top Stories: Government Considers Housing Asylum Seekers on Boats, New Bill Could Block Prison Releases
Home affairs
Top Stories: Government Considers Housing Asylum Seekers on Boats, New Bill Could Block Prison Releases
Government is set to confirm a range of new plans aimed at reducing the use of asylum seeker hotels, which could include use of accommodation on ships and in unused military bases.
After a career of nearly 50 years, Vera Baird is still fighting for change
Communities
By Sophie Church
After a career of nearly 50 years, Vera Baird is still fighting for change
The common theme weaving through Vera Baird’s long and varied career is her tendency to advocate for the rights of others. While her job title has changed – from criminal barrister to Queen’s Counsel, from Redcar’s MP to solicitor general, and from police and crime commissioner to victims’ commissioner – Baird’s drive for social justice appears unwavering.
Top Stories: Tory Fury Over Sue Gray Labour Job, Energy Price Cap Freeze, Lawyers Interview Dominic Raab
Home affairs
Top Stories: Tory Fury Over Sue Gray Labour Job, Energy Price Cap Freeze, Lawyers Interview Dominic Raab
Anger is growing in the Conservative party over Sue Gray's appointment as Labour leader Keir Starmer's chief of staff – with some now claiming her Partygate report was a "left wing stitch up".
Dominic Raab Says He Will Resign If Bullying Complaint Is Upheld
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Dominic Raab Says He Will Resign If Bullying Complaint Is Upheld
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said that he will resign from Cabinet if a bullying complaint being investigated by the government's independent ethics adviser, Adam Tolley KC, is upheld against him.
Top Stories: UK Narrowly Avoided Recession, Labour Win Large Majority In By-Election
Economy
Top Stories: UK Narrowly Avoided Recession, Labour Win Large Majority In By-Election
The UK economy narrowly avoided recession at the end of last year, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting that economic output in the last three months of 2022 was flat at 0 per cent.
Top Stories: NHS Strikes 'Deadlock', Tory MPs Attack Truss Comeback
Health
Top Stories: NHS Strikes "Deadlock", Tory MPs Attack Truss Comeback
The largest-ever NHS strikes are taking place on Monday in a continued "deadlock" over pay, with nurses and ambulance workers across multiple regions in England walking out.
Top Stories: Sunak Under Pressure To Suspend Raab, Half Of Schools Impacted By Strikes
Education
Top Stories: Sunak Under Pressure To Suspend Raab, Half Of Schools Impacted By Strikes
The Prime Minister is under pressure to reveal what he knew about bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab when he appointed him as his deputy.
Record NHS Hospital Waiting Times, Tory And Labour MPs Suspended, Strikes Disrupt Flights
Health
Record NHS Hospital Waiting Times, Tory And Labour MPs Suspended, Strikes Disrupt Flights
People waiting for treatment in NHS hospitals in England has reached a record of 7.2m, according to new data released by NHS England, as a winter of strikes is set to disrupt services further.
Dominic Raab Bullying Investigation Expanded To Include Third Complaint
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Dominic Raab Bullying Investigation Expanded To Include Third Complaint
The investigation into alleged bullying by Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has been expanded to include a third formal complaint.
Labour 'Ready' To Work with Business, Rishi Sunak Uses Private GP, Tory MP To Stand Down
Economy
Labour "Ready" To Work with Business, Rishi Sunak Uses Private GP, Tory MP To Stand Down
Labour leader Keir Starmer has told business leaders that his party is “ready” to work with them in his address at the CBI conference in Birmingham.
Dominic Raab To Face Investigation Into Two Formal Misconduct Complaints
Home affairs
Dominic Raab To Face Investigation Into Two Formal Misconduct Complaints
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has agreed to a request by Dominic Raab to launch an investigation into two formal complaints that have been made against the Justice Secretary, following accusations relating to his behaviour.
Dominic Raab Created A “Culture Of Fear” By “Belittling” Civil Servants, Sources Say
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Dominic Raab Created A “Culture Of Fear” By “Belittling” Civil Servants, Sources Say
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has been accused of creating a “culture of fear” during his initial stint at the top of the Ministry of Justice, according to an ex-civil servant, as the Cabinet Minister faces a string of allegations about aggressive behaviour towards staff.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council reaction to re-appointment of Dominic Raab as Lord Chancellor
Commenting on the re-appointment of Dominic Raab as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Mark Fenhalls KC, Chair of the Bar Council, said:
Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee 'Parliament Has The Last Word'
Home affairs
Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee "Parliament Has The Last Word"
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has said it is a “sensible approach” for government to introduce powers that will enable the UK to override the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Dominic Raab Says Government's Had 'A Difficult Patch” After Ethics Adviser Quits
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Dominic Raab Says Government's Had "A Difficult Patch” After Ethics Adviser Quits
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has complained that the government has “had a difficult patch” after Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser quit last night.
Tory MPs Warned New Bill Of Rights Won't Work To Tackle Illegal Channel Crossings
Home affairs
Tory MPs Warned New Bill Of Rights Won't Work To Tackle Illegal Channel Crossings
Tory MPs have been accused of pushing a “political narrative” with their claims that reforming the Human Rights Act (HRA) will help tackle illegal immigration.
Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week
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Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he does not believe a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson will take place next week, despite a mounting number of MPs submitting letters to trigger the process.
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
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Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
The justice secretary Dominic Raab has admitted “mistakes were made” in Downing Street after the police inquiry into lockdown parties concluded with 126 fines.
Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
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Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has admitted he faces a “tough fight” to keep his seat in the next general election after the Liberal Democrats ate into the Conservative’s vote share in the south of England in this week's local elections.
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Defence
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Vladimir Putin’s threats to Ukraine’s allies will only further increase Russia’s pariah status, Dominic Raab has said.
Trade Secretary Says Downing Street Staff With Partygate Fines Have Broken The Law
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Trade Secretary Says Downing Street Staff With Partygate Fines Have Broken The Law
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has conceded that Downing Street staff who receive a fixed penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules broke the law after a day of mixed messages from Number 10 on the matter.
Downing Street Refuses To Say Whether Staff With Partygate Police Fines Broke The Law
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Downing Street Refuses To Say Whether Staff With Partygate Police Fines Broke The Law
Downing Street has refused to endorse Justice Secretary Dominic Raab's view that government staff who receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) from the Metropolitan Police over parties in Whitehall and Downing Street during lockdown broke the law.
Labour Accuse Boris Johnson Of Going “Cap In Hand” To Beg Saudis To “Bail Him Out” Of Energy Crisis
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Labour Accuse Boris Johnson Of Going “Cap In Hand” To Beg Saudis To “Bail Him Out” Of Energy Crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner has accused the Prime Minister of going “cap in hand from one dictator to another” to bail him out on energy as he visits Saudi Arabia today in a bid to tackle the soaring cost of bills.
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
Defence
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
The government is sticking with its refusal to push for a no fly zone over Ukraine despite the war-torn country's president warning Russian bombs will kill many innocent people without Nato action.
Imposing A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would 'Give Succour' To Putin's Lies, Says Raab
Defence
Imposing A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would 'Give Succour' To Putin's Lies, Says Raab
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said a no-fly zone over war-torn Ukraine would only serve to help Vladimir Putin's campaign of disinformation, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Nato to step up its response.
Dominic Raab Rules Out No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Despite Zelenskyy Appeal
Defence
Dominic Raab Rules Out No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Despite Zelenskyy Appeal
Dominic Raab said the international community has “decided against” operating a no-fly zone over Ukraine despite calls from the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Boris Johnson Accused Of 'Debasing Himself' Over False Jimmy Savile Claim In Commons
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Boris Johnson Accused Of "Debasing Himself" Over False Jimmy Savile Claim In Commons
Labour leader Keir Starmer said that the false claim — repeated by the Prime Minister on Monday — that he had historically prevented Jimmy Savile being charged was a "ridiculous slur peddled by right wing trolls”.