![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/tory-mps-rush-to-defend-dominic-raab-over-claim-he-hurled-tomatoes-at-officials/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2_PM-Rishi-Sunak-Holds-Cabinet-Meeting-At-10-Downing-Street.jpg&description=The Deputy Prime Minister last night faced a flurry of claims of being 'rude' and 'aggressive' towards civil servantsDeputy PM Dominic Raab was accused of throwing saladTory MPs rushed to the defence of Dominic Raab, after he was accused of hurling tomatoes at civil servants. The Deputy Prime Minister last night faced a flurry of claims of being 'rude' and 'aggressive' towards officials. It raises further questions over Rishi Sunak 's judgement - after Gavin Williamson quit last week over bullying claims. Mr Raab faced a string of accusations over his behaviour during his previous stint as Justice Secretary - with staff reportedly offered a "route out" of his department when he was reinstated in October. The Mirror last night revealed the Justice Secretary has acquired the nickname "The Incinerator" because he "burns through" staff. Multiple sources have alleged the Cabinet minister created a "culture of fear" in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), according to the Guardian. But some Tories have come to his defence, with Helen Grant, the MP for Maidstone and The Weald, saying she witnessed a "very decent" minister with "high professional standards" when the pair came into contact during Mr Raab's tenure as foreign secretary. The claims raised fresh questions over Rishi Sunak's judgement ( Getty Images) Ms Grant, who said she worked with Mr Raab last year in her capacity as the UK special envoy for girls' global education, insisted the Esher and Walton MP had "zero tolerance for bullying". Fellow Conservative MP Eddie Hughes also said he had never seen Mr Raab be rude to anyone during his time in the housing or Brexit departments. The Walsall North MP tweeted: "When I got my first job as his PPS I was told Dom was demanding. 'He's very hard working and expects others to be too'. "I was delighted. I wanted to work for someone who took their role seriously. We got on great from the start. Never saw him be rude to anyone at MHCLG or DExEU." The Sun, meanwhile, suggested Mr R){kind=link}
The Deputy Prime Minister last night faced a flurry of claims of being “rude” and “aggressive” towards civil servants
Tory MPs rushed to the defence of Dominic Raab, after he was accused of hurling tomatoes at civil servants.
The Deputy Prime Minister last night faced a flurry of claims of being “rude” and “aggressive” towards officials.
It raises further questions over Rishi Sunak ‘s judgement – after Gavin Williamson quit last week over bullying claims.
Mr Raab faced a string of accusations over his behaviour during his previous stint as Justice Secretary – with staff reportedly offered a “route out” of his department when he was reinstated in October.