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The Resignation of Dominic Raab

It's been another day of political drama in Westminster. After a five month investigation into bullying allegations, the Deputy PM Dominic Raab has resigned.

It's been another day of political drama in Westminster. After a five month investigation into bullying allegations, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has resigned.

But while he's leaving the government, Mr Raab says the report into his behaviour - which included two findings against him - was "flawed" and "set a dangerous precedent for the conduct of good government".

So how exactly did we get here, and just how significant is this moment for Rishi Sunak ahead of local elections in England?

For the latest episode of 5 Questions On, our Chief Political Correspondent Nick Eardley explains why Dominic Raab resigned, and why it all matters.

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