London, March 1 (TIWN) British Home Secretary Priti Patel was facing pressure to respond to bullying allegations made by Philip Rutnam, the Home Office's most senior official who resigned citing a "vicious and orchestrated" campaign against him, a media report said on Sunday.

Sir Philip Rutnam, the Home Office's most senior official, resigned on Saturday citing a "vicious and orchestrated" campaign against him.  Labour's Sir Keir Starmer said Ms Patel must come to Parliament to "explain".  Ms Patel, who has not publicly responded to Sir Philip's claims, previously denied she mistreated staff.  In his statement, Sir Philip said he received allegations that Ms Patel's conduct towards employees included "swearing, belittling people, making unreasonable and repeated demands".