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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alison Kershaw

Tory MPs have ‘ignored’ the public to back Boris Johnson – Sir Keir Starmer

PA Wire

Conservative MPs have failed to “show some backbone”, choosing to “ignore” public sentiment and throw their weight behind Boris Johnson, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

In a speech after the Prime Minister survived a confidence vote, the Labour leader claimed the result means the Tory party believes “breaking the law is no impediment to making the law” and that people have “no right to expect honest politicians”.

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