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Philip Collins

Tory quitters are a stark verdict on the last 12 years — and Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

(Picture: PA Wire)

Imagine an occupation with no job description. There is no support system and no human resources department. The pay isn’t up to much for someone who has to live both in London and in another part of the nation, even though it is almost impossible to suggest that you should be in line for a pay rise.

As soon as you take up the post you will almost certainly be the recipient of a great deal of abuse and, at worst, your life may even be in danger. It is little wonder that so many MPs are standing down — yet there is also something else going on.

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