The Tory leadership campaign was getting even dirtier today as right-wingers launched fresh bids to scupper the two candidates out in front.
As five candidates prepare to clash in a 7pm Channel 4 debate tonight, Boris Johnson has quietly indicated he wants “anyone but Rishi” Sunak to win, according to The Times - despite his aides denying he is backing anyone.
And Lord Frost, allied to third-placed Liz Truss, launchd a fresh salvo against second-placed Penny Mordaunt who he has claimed was not good enough at her job.