The key line in the Dominic Raab report that undermines his defence: The Yorkshire Post says

Dominic Raab’s resignation was the dictionary definition of grudging as he hit out at what he called a “Kafkaesque saga” that he believes sets a “dangerous precedent” for encouraging what he views as spurious complaints against ministers.
The Yorkshire Post
By The Yorkshire Post
Published 21st Apr 2023, 12:42 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2023, 12:43 BST

Yet anyone who takes the time to read Adam Tolley KC’s carefully-considered 48 page report into the allegations against the now former deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary will be presented with a rather different picture – with one particularly key section.

The report notes that Mr Raab was able to regulate his “‘abrasiveness” towards staff following the announcement an investigation was under way – something he hadn’t p reviously done after being given prior warnings about the impact his behaviour was having on some civil servants.

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This clearly indicates Mr Raab is intelligent enough to moderate his behaviour to fit the professional standards people expect but had chosen to act differently before.

File photo dated 25/10/2022 of Dominic Raab, has said he will resign from Rishi Sunak's Cabinet, following the conclusion of an inquiry into bullying allegations.File photo dated 25/10/2022 of Dominic Raab, has said he will resign from Rishi Sunak's Cabinet, following the conclusion of an inquiry into bullying allegations.
File photo dated 25/10/2022 of Dominic Raab, has said he will resign from Rishi Sunak's Cabinet, following the conclusion of an inquiry into bullying allegations.

The report states: “Some of the individuals concerned... acknowledged that if the DPM had behaved previously as he has more recently behaved, there would have been no valid grounds for complaint.”

Mr Raab has also been selective with the facts.

He highlights that fact that all but two of the multiple claims against him were dismissed but then claims those upheld were based on “flawed decisions”.

It is cherry-picking of the highest order to accept findings in your favour as correct but to dismiss those against you in the very same report as inaccurate.

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