Downing Street has announced that, an independent investigator will lead the investigation into Dominic Raab’s behaviour.
This afternoon, the prime minister’s official spokesman provided additional information about the investigation into the deputy prime minister.
They said a “independent investigator” from outside the civil service would lead the investigation.
The person will be “suitably” qualified and independent, according to the spokesman.
The probe will be reported back to the prime minister, who is the arbiter of the ministerial code, much in the same way that Priti Patel’s was.
Officials in the Cabinet Office will support the inquiry, the spokesman said.
They could not put a date on when the investigation would be finished, but confirmed work had started today.
The spokesman said that the PM retained full confidence in his deputy.