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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Murray

‘It is indefensible’: what Tory MPs said to constituents about partygate

A protester’s placard outside parliament on Wednesday.
A protester’s placard outside parliament on Wednesday. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Conservative MPs have revealed their anger at the Downing Street party scandal in response to emails from concerned constituents, as support for the prime minister across the party continues to drain away.

In a number of emails to constituents seen by the Guardian, Tory MPs said they were “appalled”, “embarrassed” and “disgusted” by the revelations, with many saying they were not prepared to “defend the indefensible”.

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