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Opinion: No Wonder Priti Patel Is a Bully, She’s Just Practicing Her Politics
Priti Patel has been accused of bullying staff in several government departments. But news of the home secretary's bad behaviour should come as no surprise; abuse is an inherent part of the Conservative ideology, argues Harriet Williamson.