Home Secretary Priti Patel 'deeply concerned' by 'false allegations'
The home secretary has criticised"false" media reports following claims of distrust from MI5 bosses and bullying, the Home Office has said.
Priti Patel was accused last week of trying to force out the most senior civil servant in her department.Ms Patel was"concerned" by the number of recent claims, the Home Office said. A spokesman said Ms Patel and Sir Philip Rutnam, who has been the Home Office's permanent secretary since April 2017, were"deeply concerned about the number of false allegations appearing in the media".
He added the pair were focused on delivering their department's"hugely important agenda" such as an overhaul of the immigration system, putting more police officers on the streets and combating terrorism.Downing Street had been asked to intervene to move Sir PhilipThe source added that there had been no animosity or"blazing rows" between Ms Patel and Sir Philip but they were simply"not the right fit".
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