The leadership campaigns have traded bitter blows over the economy, immigration, national security and even the cost of the candidates' clothes
Ms Dorries drew the harshest criticism after contrasting Ms Truss’s earrings “from Claire’s Accessories” with Mr Sunak wearing “Prada shoes worth £450” and a “£3,500 bespoke suit”.
A source said: “They obviously think it’s working for them, but I’m really not sure it’s a great idea.” “The country has given the Conservatives a strong mandate – it is our duty to deliver on that and focus on the job at hand, not distractions and discord encouraged by the media.”that the leadership rivals’ attacks on each other’s records damaged their credibility.
Asked if voters would notice, he replied: “Of course they do. Voters are not stupid. I just find it less than credible.”
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