Corbyn HUMILIATED in Commons: UK would have been in danger if you won the elections! - Michael Gove

An investigation into bullying allegations against Home Secretary Priti Patel will be carried out, the government has announced.


Speaking in the House of Commons, Michael Gove said the Cabinet Office has been asked to "establish the facts" about whether Ms Patel breached the ministerial code.


It comes after Sir Philip Rutnam, the Home Office's most senior civil servant, quit and vowed to sue the government for constructive dismissal.

The official's explosive departure from his £175,000 per year role has increased pressure on Ms Patel, following weeks of reports of tensions within her department.

In his resignation statement, Sir Philip also said he had heard claims of Ms Patel "shouting and swearing, belittling people, making unreasonable and repeated demands".

Responding to an urgent question (raised by opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn), Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove said: "This government always takes any complaints relating to the ministerial code seriously, and in line with the process set out in the ministerial code the prime minister has asked the Cabinet Office to establish the facts.


Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and Michael Gove clashed during their exchange of views.



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