The Government has paid out 'substantial' damages to a former senior civil servant who accused Priti Patel of bullying, it was revealed today.
Sir Philip Rutnam, who quit as the Home Office's permanent secretary after accusing the Home Secretary of a 'vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign' against him, said he was pleased his claim for constructive dismissal had been settled.
The career mandarin quit in February last year after using a live television appearance to accuse Ms Patel of 'shouting and swearing, belittling people, making unreasonable and repeated demands'.
Ms Patel was allowed to remain in her post after an internal investigation last November when the Prime Minister decided her actions did not warrant being sacked.