Senior Tories dismiss ‘foolish’ call for Sunak to be ousted
by David Hughes
Jan 24, 2024
3 minutes
Senior Tories have rallied round Rishi Sunak and warned against “foolish” infighting after former Cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke called for a change in leader.
Sir Simon warned that the Conservatives will be “massacred” at the general election unless the Prime Minister is replaced.
But Home Secretary James Cleverly and a string of current and former ministers slapped him down.
Mr Cleverly told reporters: “I know Simon very well, I like him and respect him. I could not disagree with him more on this particular issue.”
He added: “If, and Keir Starmer has no plan, would undo all the good work, take us right back to square one.”
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