RAAB FACES MORE BULLYING CLAIMS

Deputy PM 'whitewash' probe concerns

- DAN BLOOM

FEARS are growing of a "whitewash" over Dominic Raab's alleged bullying as several former colleagues prepare to report him.

A top lawyer is looking into two allegations about the Deputy PM - one from his time as Justice Secretary and another as Foreign Secretary.

It is understood a string of former colleagues are in talks about filing extra complaints. There are also allegations about his use of his private email.

Employment disputes expert Adam Tolley KC, who was appointed by Rishi Sunak, can look at new complaints only if the Prime Minister lets him.

The PM, who has "full confidence" in Mr Raab, can overturn any findings as the "ultimate judge" of ministers' behaviour.