Ex-home secretary says he is particularly concerned by resignation of PM’s ethics adviser over issue

Former home secretary Ken Clarke has expressed concern over the prime minister’s refusal to sack Priti Patel, despite a formal investigation finding evidence that she had bullied civil servants.

Speaking on Times Radio on Saturday, Clarke said he was troubled by the “awkward situation”.

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