Former Tory chair calls on Dominic Raab to step aside during inquiry

Jake Berry’s comments will heap pressure on deputy PM amid investigation into bullying allegations

A former cabinet minister and Conservative party chair has become the most senior Tory MP yet to call for Dominic Raab to step aside from his ministerial roles while he is investigated over multiple allegations of bullying and intimidating behaviour.

Jake Berry, who was party chair and minister without portfolio in Liz Truss’s cabinet, said it would be “very bizarre” if someone in a similar position to Raab in any other workplace remained in their role amid such claims.