Sir Philip Rutnam has made very serious allegations about the conduct of the Home Secretary Priti Patel.
It is unprecedented that a senior civil servant has raised concerns like this in such a public way. 1/5
It is unprecedented that a senior civil servant has raised concerns like this in such a public way. 1/5
Effective government demands that all those who dedicate themselves to public service can do so in an environment free of bullying and harassment.
There are now urgent questions that must be answered and steps that need to be taken. 2/5
There are now urgent questions that must be answered and steps that need to be taken. 2/5
First, the Cabinet Secretary should launch an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sir Philip Rutnam’s departure.
Second, the Home Secretary has a duty to come to Parliament on Monday to explain the allegations made about her own conduct. 3/5
Second, the Home Secretary has a duty to come to Parliament on Monday to explain the allegations made about her own conduct. 3/5
Third, over recent weeks there has been growing evidence of a serious breakdown of government.
The Prime Minister’s handling of the flooding and coronovirus has been woeful, advisers in Number 10 are out of control, and attacks on the civil service are growing. 4/5
The Prime Minister’s handling of the flooding and coronovirus has been woeful, advisers in Number 10 are out of control, and attacks on the civil service are growing. 4/5
I would therefore call on the Liaison Committee to hold an urgent inquiry into the culture and workings of government.
Johnson may have won the election, but he is losing a grip on his government and the British people are paying the price. He must be held to account. 5/5
Johnson may have won the election, but he is losing a grip on his government and the British people are paying the price. He must be held to account. 5/5
