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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam James

Tory leadership: Minister accuses Rishi Sunak of behaving ‘like a Labour chancellor’

PA Wire

A minister reportedly accused Rishi Sunak of having acted like a Labour chancellor, as Conservatives lined up to attack the bookies’ favourite in the Tory leadership race over his record in government.

James Cleverly, recently appointed education secretary, said Mr Sunak had emulated the opposition and plotted to oust Boris Johnson while serving in the most senior role in his cabinet, according to The Times.

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