Rishi Sunak accused of risking UK ‘recession’ as Tory rivals target leadership frontrunner
The Independent says Rishi Sunak has been accused of setting the UK on course for “a recession” and of “dirty tricks” after cementing his status as the frontrunner to succeed Boris Johnson.
The former chancellor came under fire from both wings of the Conservative Party, after securing the most nominations in a race for the Tory leadership that descended into vicious backbiting.
Jeremy Hunt claimed Mr Sunak’s refusal to slash taxes had risked an economic slump, while Liz Truss supporters argued the quick contest favoured his “disloyalty” to Mr Johnson, accusing him of a long underground campaign.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-rishi-sunak-hunt-b2121658.html
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