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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Tories must not descend into ‘bitter infighting’, says James Cleverly

James Cleverly speaking to the media outside BBC Broadcasting House in London
Cleverly’s article comes at a sensitive moment for the party, as it prepares to embark on a leadership contest. Photograph: Lucy North/PA

James Cleverly has called for the Conservative party to unite in opposition, as the party heads into what is likely to be a bitter leadership campaign.

The shadow home secretary warned his party not to descend into infighting, after explosive interventions from his fellow leadership contenders Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman.

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