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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Tory chairman apologises for Braverman email attacking civil service ‘blob’

EPA

Conservative chairman Greg Hands has apologised for an email sent out in Suella Braverman’s name attacking civil servants as part of an “activist blob”.

The email sent to Tory on behalf of the home secretary – which accused Whitehall officials of trying to block the small boats crackdown along with Labour and “left-wing lawyers” – sparked outraged among unions.

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