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Priti Patel’s future in doubt after senior Home Office civil servant resigns

Sir Philip Rutnam will sue for unfair dismissal, saying the home secretary began a ‘vicious’ campaign against him

Related: From unflappable civil servant to Priti Patel’s biggest headache

Priti Patel’s future as the home secretary is being called into question this weekend after the most senior civil servant in her department resigned in a row over her alleged bullying of staff – and then announced he would sue the government for constructive dismissal.

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