The top civil servant will recommend to the Prime Minister whether Ms Patel has breached the ministerial code.
Mr Johnson would then – depending on the findings – decide whether she should face any sanction over her alleged behavior.
The Telegraph has reported that the review had found “no evidence” to support the allegations that she had bullied staff while a minister in the three departments.
But officials played down suggestions the findings were due to be published today – indicating it was more likely to come later this week.
However, a separate source said the report could be delayed even further as the coronavirus outbreak continues to dominate the Government’s attention.
“It seems to have been ready for a while but has already been delayed by Covid and then by the PM being off,” they said.
Labor today demanded that the results of the investigation are made public as soon as possible.
In a letter to Michael Gove , Labor frontbenchers Nick Thomas-Symonds and Rachel Reeves, said: “We appreciate that the country is dealing with an unprecedented challenge in response to the Coronavirus and the Prime Minister’s illness, in respect of which we wish him a swift recovery.
“However, it is absolutely vital that the findings of the inquiry are made public as soon as possible.
“At a time when additional powers are being assumed by the government, the imperative that the public are completely assured of the conduct of senior ministers is even greater.”
Sir Philip Rutnam, the former top civil servant at the Home Office, formally launched his legal action against Ms Patel
Last week Sir Philip Rutnam, the former top civil servant at the Home Office, formally launched his legal action against Ms Patel claiming constructive dismissal.
He dramatically quit in February, accusing Ms Patel of bullying staff and claiming he had been the victim of a “vicious and orchestrated” briefing campaign.
The PM publicly defended the Home Secretary – who was forced to quit the Cabinet in after breaking the ministerial code – saying he would “stick with Priti.”
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