this man turned down the chance of a cash payout to keep his mouth shut
"The top civil servant in the Home Office has resigned and said he intends to claim against the government for constructive dismissal.
Sir Philip Rutnam said there had been a "vicious and orchestrated" campaign against him in Home Secretary Priti Patel's office.
Reported tensions between the pair included claims she mistreated officials - which she has denied.
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg said Sir Philip's move was "highly unusual"."
"The top civil servant in the Home Office has resigned and said he intends to claim against the government for constructive dismissal.
Sir Philip Rutnam said there had been a "vicious and orchestrated" campaign against him in Home Secretary Priti Patel's office.
Reported tensions between the pair included claims she mistreated officials - which she has denied.
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg said Sir Philip's move was "highly unusual"."