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Sir Philip Rutnam resigned in February amid bullying claims in opposition to Mrs Patel, which she denies
Ex-House Workplace chief Sir Philip Rutnam has lodged an employment tribunal declare for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing in opposition to House Secretary Priti Patel.
An announcement from the civil servants union the FDA stated Sir Philip formally started authorized motion on Monday.
Sir Philip resigned in February amid bullying claims in opposition to Mrs Patel, which she denies.
A authorities spokesperson stated: “We don’t touch upon ongoing authorized proceedings.”
Mrs Patel has not commented publicly on the allegations in opposition to her, however authorities sources have stated she denies them.
On the time of his resignation, Sir Philip, who was the House Workplace’s most senior official, stated there had been a “vicious and orchestrated” marketing campaign in opposition to him.
Asserting the authorized motion, FDA basic secretary Dave Penman stated in an announcement: “Following his (Sir Philip’s) resignation, the FDA instructed Gavin Mansfield QC, head of Littleton Chambers and employment regulation specialist, as counsel to advise Sir Philip, supported by Clive Howard, senior principal lawyer, employment and partnership at Slater and Gordon.
“This morning, Sir Philip, with the assist of his authorized workforce and the FDA, submitted a declare to the employment tribunal for unfair (constructive) dismissal and whistleblowing in opposition to the house secretary.
“Sir Philip is not going to be making any additional remark right now.”
A Cupboard Workplace investigation was launched in March over whether or not Mrs Patel had breached the ministerial code, amid the bullying allegations.
The prime minister additionally gave Mrs Patel his assist.
In an e mail to House Workplace employees final month, Mrs Patel stated she regretted Sir Philip’s resignation.
She thanked him for his service however stated it was “now time for the House Workplace to come back collectively as one workforce”.
She stated she “deeply cared” in regards to the “wellbeing” of her civil servants and valued their professionalism.