The row was reported by The Times and the BBC, but has since been denied. According to reports, there has been a “genuine disagreement” between Patel and Rutnam. According to business minister Nadhim Zahawi, Patel is “utterly professional” and “works day and night”. Asked if she were a bully, he said: “No, I don’t think she is at all. Patel, Sunak and Braverman are among four Indian-origin ministers at Johnson’s cabinet table; the fourth is Alok Sharma, Business secretary.

Source: Hindustan Times February 20, 2020 16:41 UTC