Watchdog launches inquiry into Pratt's bullying charity

A CHARITY Commission inquiry was today getting under way into the National Bullying Helpline.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Feb 2010, 09:07 BST

Updated 26th Feb 2010, 09:18 BST

Following newspaper claims about Gordon Brown's treatment of staff at 10 Downing Street., the helpline's founder, Christine Pratt, provoked a political storm by claiming it had received calls from staff there seeking help over alleged bullying at work.

The watchdog last night announced it was launching an inquiry after receiving 160 complaints since Sunday.

Charity Commission Gordon Brown