Rishi Sunak is under mounting pressure to suspend Dominic Raab, who is currently under investigation. The prime minister has already had to deal with an inquiry into Nadhim Zahawi, which ended with him being sacked.
Scandals from Sunak's 100 days as PMCalling for an update to the ministerial code, Mr Berry said that it would be"very bizarre" if someone in a different industry was not suspended pending investigation.is under mounting pressure to suspend his number two, there is currently no formal mechanism allowing ministers to be suspended during inquiries.
"I think that would be a big help to the prime minister if he had that additional tool in his box," Mr Berry said. However, even under the current rules, Mr Raab could be sacked on the understanding he is brought back if he is cleared of misconduct by lawyer Adam Tolley, who is leading the investigation.
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