The tragic death of 26-year-old Chloe Moffat should concern everyone and @hmtreasury has serious questions to answer. Chloe denied the allegations made against her. Yet she was confronted by two managers, refused the presence of a friend, left uncertain about whether she would lose her livelihood, and immediately locked out of her work emails. The coroner found that this meeting “materially contributed” to her death. I know only too well the devastating power of an allegation. An allegation is not a fact and it is not guilt. Yet handled without humanity, fairness or proper safeguards, allegations alone can destroy reputations, careers and lives. That a great department of state apparently failed to follow its own disciplinary policy - and, according to Chloe’s father, provided no safeguarding or support during or after that meeting - is deeply disturbing. My thoughts are with David and Anne Moffat. Their determination that something positive should emerge from an unbearable loss deserves more than expressions of sympathy. HM Treasury must demonstrate accountability and ensure no employee is ever again left feeling so isolated and frightened when facing unproven allegations.