Boris Johnson backs minister accused of bullying her staff

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The UK home secretary Priti Patel has apologised and will keep her position, but an independent adviser has resigned due to Johnson’s stance

London — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Friday, backed one of his senior ministers after an independent inquiry concluded she had broken rules after allegations of bullying of her staff, prompting the report’s author to quit.

“The prime minister has full confidence in the home secretary and considers this matter now closed,” the government statement said. Patel had been accused of demeaning treatment of her staff, prompting Johnson to launch an inquiry in March to establish the facts.

 

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