PM Boris Johnson backs Home Secretary Priti Patel after top civil servant quits

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Boris Johnson has confirmed he "absolutely" does have full confidence in the Home Secretary Priti Patel.

His comments come after her most senior adviser quit on Saturday, claiming she led a campaign to oust him.

Sir Philip Rutnam, the Home Office's top civil servant, resigned saying he wanted to "protect the health, safety and wellbeing" of the 35,000 staff in his department, following accusations of bullying against Ms Patel.

Meanwhile, Ms Patel has faced calls to resign as Secretary of State following the explosive resignation.

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