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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Heather Stewart Political editor

Nadine Dorries berates Rishi Sunak over £3,500 suit and Prada loafers

Liz Truss (left) and Rishi Sunak
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. The contest to succeed Boris Johnson has been characterised by a bitter briefing war and clashes over policy and the pair’s records. Composite: Getty Images

The Conservative leadership race has descended into fresh acrimony, with the culture secretary, Nadine Dorries, criticising Rishi Sunak for wearing expensive clothes and shoes.

Dorries tweeted newspaper reports that the former chancellor wore a bespoke suit worth £3,500 when he attended a recent leadership vote, and had visited Teesside in Prada loafers worth £450.

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