Hence the use of the word 'if'. Plenty of circumstantial evidence over the years, however. Rumblings since 2016, in fact. That Raab has now put out into the public domain something like a senior diplomat wilfully overstepping their authority is a big deal. Perhaps you're comfortable with the idea that the civil service can do or not do whatever they like depending on whether they agree with who's telling them to do it, but I'm not. Having a nuanced opinion is not deflection, despite what the Twitter echo chamber tells you.
Standard resignation letter. "I am a man of principal and will stand by any findings" "Ok, well I'll resign but I think the independent inquiry was wrong - except for the 6 claims that went my way, they were all correct." "Here's my non apology, apology. Direct criticism is necessary. I'm sorry if you felt bullied by my actions which were definitely not bullying." "And finally, here's all the dirty laundry to distract you, muddy the waters and deflect from the story."
All sorts of stuff coming out now. Civil service, clearly used to getting their digs in anonymously, getting covered in **** as well. People who'd never met Raab or worked directly for him signing joint complaints. If the red flag fits, keep it flying high.....
Would you feel it was fair if people who'd never worked for you or even met you signed a complaint against you?
I'm trying to spot the real bad news story being deflected from by this ****-show. It's not Dowden or subs full of coke...
Dominic Raab Nadhim Zahawi Gavin Williamson Liz Truss Suella Braverman Kwasi Kwarteng Boris Johnson Michael Gove Rishi Sunak Sajid Javid Simon Hart Brandon Lewis Michelle Donehan Oliver Dowden David Frost Matt Hancock Alun Cairns Amber Rudd Jo Johnson That's the list of cabinet ministers that have either been sacked, quit in disgrace or in an act of political opportunism amid fighting within the government since the last general election. So the question is, who is to blame? A) The Labour Party B) The Civil Service C) The Unions D) The EU
The BBC have appointed a new political fact checker. Only problem is he is an ex Labour party Activist who said you should never trust a tory. Not a great look for an impartial organisation.
Whether or not he's guilty, it has to be said he's a horrible person ... ... the Nigel Pearson of politics.
Good analogy. He doesnt come across well at all. I have no idea why Sunak appointed him in the first place, poor judgement I think.
I quite like the new lad he has brought in Dowden. Lets hope the seeming front bench disease of becoming a nasty person doesnt drag him down to quickly.
