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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Tory leadership hopefuls speak candidly about defending PM from scandal

PA Wire

Tory leadership candidates have spoken candidly about their experiences of defending Boris Johnson – and the Prime Minister’s downfall – now they are free from the bind of collective responsibility.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he believes he played a part in convincing Mr Johnson to step down, and claimed one of the Prime Minister’s flaws was that he was “almost too loyal to people”.

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