The Political Dimension of RAB's Decisions

Relationships between RAB and officials broke down in three successive departments Sunak knew RAB well enough that he should have recognised this but other factors like party management and personal loyalty seemingly took priority. Alison Key says I don't care if RAB is technically a bully or not he is unfit for a management position because his behavior compromises the health and safety of staff. Henry Midgely represents politicians as powerless transfer between offices every 18 months and civil servants as powerful permanent officials who really preside. Al-Asa Humphrey: Civil servants too often move jobs some uh every 15 months or so permanent secretaries are on a five year contract  and as a recent experience has shown aren't immune