Raab Resignationcast
Newscast
04/21/23
•34m
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Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned from the government after a report upheld bullying allegations against him.
Adam is joined by Sima Kotecha, Newsnight’s UK Editor, Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young, and Lord Gavin Barwell, Theresa May’s former chief of staff.
Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
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