Tory leadership contenders are now battling to out-Tory each other in a move that has grave implications for those on the left.
Tax and spending cuts while public services reel from the impact of Covid have loomed large as candidates battle for MP backers.
Right-wingers including Suella Braverman, Kemi Badenoch, Liz Truss and Nadhim Zahawi all want to prioritise tax cuts in their fight.
