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Have Tory MPs turned on Rishi?

13 min listen

Rishi Sunak has referred himself to Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser to investigate whether he followed the rules on ministers’ interests. After the row over his wife’s tax status has built up, how much has the past week weakened his position as a possible contender for the Tory leadership?
‘The two top players in the Tory party have suddenly been taken out and it’s now not clear who else there is in the government that can provide new momentum’ – Paul Goodman
Also on the podcast, Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine over the weekend. Could this be what saves his reputation after Partygate?
Isabel Hardman is joined by Katy Balls and Paul Goodman, Editor of ConservativeHome.

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