Right-wing Tory supporters put PM on notice after reshuffle
Suella Braverman, the axed Home Secretary, has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accusing him of a "betrayal of your promise to the nation" in a blistering parting shot. Braverman's criticism comes as right-wing Tory supporters warn that the PM's reshuffle is veering towards the centre ground.
Co-Chairs of the New Conservatives express concern
Miriam Cates and Danny Kruger, Co-Chairs of the New Conservatives, have accused Rishi Sunak's fresh Cabinet of potentially alienating the coalition of voters who brought the party into power. They argue that the PM's decisions may suggest a major change in the government's policy direction.
Supporters accuse Sunak of abandoning voters
Braverman's supporters have come to her defense, claiming that Rishi Sunak has "abandoned the voters who switched to us last time" in the hope of shoring up support elsewhere. They argue that the PM's actions are a betrayal of the voters who brought the Conservative Party to power with a large majority in 2019.
Critics and supporters clash over Braverman's sacking
While critics blame Suella Braverman for stoking tensions ahead of recent protests, her supporters accuse Rishi Sunak of giving in to the left. The sacking of Braverman, who was replaced by James Cleverly, has sparked a debate within the party.
Tories on the right back Braverman's approach
Tories on the right of the party, including MP Andrea Jenkyns and ex-Cabinet Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg, have voiced their support for Suella Braverman's no-nonsense approach. However, Rishi Sunak's press secretary has emphasized that the government governs for the country as a whole, not just one particular way of thinking.
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary for the second time, previously being forced out under Liz Truss for a security breach. She has also attracted attention recently for her comments on homelessness. More details are expected to be revealed in the coming days.
