Should Priti Patel resign?
Bullying allegations mount against the home secretary.
There have been mounting allegations over the past few weeks that home secretary Priti Patel has bullied her staff. Last weekend the top civil servant in the Home Office, Sir Philip Rutnam, resigned. He鈥檚 heavily criticised Patel, and is suing the government for constructive dismissal. Priti Patel has denied any wrongdoing.
In today鈥檚 episode we look into the multiple allegations against the home secretary. Our home affairs correspondent, Danny Shaw, talks about her path to one of the four Great Offices of State, and reporter Rianna Croxford tells the story of a young woman who has accused Priti Patel of bullying. Finally, political correspondent Leila Nathoo explains how these allegations are linked to the wider culture of bullying in politics.
Presenter: Matthew Price
Producers: Seren Jones, Rory Galloway and Duncan Barber
Mixed by Emma Crowe
Editor: Philly Beaumont
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