
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Christine Pratt: Staff have concerns Several people in Gordon Brown's office have contacted an anti-bullying charity, its boss has told the BBC.Christine Pratt said "three or four" calls had been made to the National Bullying Helpline in recent years. Earlier Lord Mandelson denied claims Mr Brown had been warned about his temper, saying he "doesn't bully people". Ms Pratt said she was not saying the PM was a bully, but said some of his staff "have concerns". Downing Street has yet to respond to the claims. It follows a separate story in the Observer alleging that the head of the civil service Sir Gus O'Donnell was so concerned he had a word with Gordon Brown about his behaviour towards staff. 'Without foundation'A book by the newspaper's chief political commentator Andrew Rawnsley includes details of incidents where it is alleged Mr Brown grabbed staff by the lapels, shoved them aside and shouted at them.
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