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Sunak insists Tories are united despite speculation about plot to oust him

Source: PA Wire

Rishi Sunak insisted the Tory party was united despite speculation about a plot to replace him as Prime Minister before the general election.

The Tory leader claimed he was “not interested” in “Westminster politics”, insisting he was focused on the UK economy.

He said that “all Conservatives are united in wanting to deliver a brighter future for our country”.

Mr Sunak’s failure to turn around the Tories’ opinion poll deficit has fuelled speculation about Conservative MPs considering replacing him in an attempt to avoid a general election disaster.

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