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Rishi Sunak insists Tories are ‘absolutely united’ despite rumoured plot to depose him

Source: PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has insisted that the Conservatives are united despite rampant 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” and that “all Conservatives are united in wanting to deliver a brighter future for our country” as he attempted to bat off rumours about an apparent ousting plot.

Mr Sunak endured a disastrous week of warning shots from colleagues, dire opinion poll ratings and to Reform UK.

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