The latest Tory leadership debate turned bad-tempered tonight (Monday) when Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss clashed over economic plans. Following a number of debates between multiple candidates, this was the first featuring the top two in line for the job.
Concern has been growing within Conservative circles over so-called 'blue-on-blue attacks', but the edge continued during the pair's first head-to-head TV showdown. Former chancellor Mr Sunak claimed there is “nothing Conservative” about Ms Truss’s approach and it would give the party “absolutely no chance” of winning the next election.
Foreign Secretary Ms Truss in turn suggested her rival would lead the country into a recession. Ms Truss said she would put an economic growth plan in place “immediately” if she becomes prime minister, along with imposing a temporary moratorium on the green energy levy.
