Re: the BIB:
On reading that, Philip Ruttnam immediately disputed it, stating that he had personally raised her behaviour with her on a number of occasions.
Under the circumstances, you might take the Mandy Rice-Davis stance of "well he would, wouldn't he", but given the fact that he resigned over the matter, I find it gobsmacking that the inquiry wouldn't even have considered it, as he wasn't asked to provide any input!
(Of course, the fact that there is an outstanding tribunal/court case might be a factor in that, but given I understand that it is for whistleblowing (much higher potential payout) not constructive dismissal, I'm not sure there is a conflict.)
I think the odds on him getting an out-of-court settlement have hardened somewhat (unless he opts for his day in court, which now looks like a needless gesture)
TBH the wording looks like sugaring the pill, the resignation of Sir Alex Allan is rather more indicative of the balance.
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