Criticism of Penny Mordaunt by backers of her Tory leadership rival Liz Truss feature on the front pages.
Several of Friday's papers lead on the rivalry between Penny Mordaunt and opponent Liz Truss, two of the frontrunners in the Conservative leadership contest. The Times reports that supporters of the foreign secretary have criticised Ms Mordaunt's record as a minister, calling her "utterly incompetent". Ms Truss has won the support of eliminated candidate Suella Braverman, it adds.
The Daily Express reports that figures on the right of the Conservative party are "uniting behind Liz Truss". "Knives out for Penny! 'Not up to job' say rivals", reads its headline.The Daily Telegraph's front page says Lord Frost is urging Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch to stand aside and back Liz Truss, to avoid a split among the right wing section of the party.
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