Co-Chairs of the New Conservatives express concern over Cabinet reshuffle
Tory MPs Miriam Cates and Danny Kruger have put Chancellor Rishi Sunak on notice, warning Prime Minister Boris Johnson against isolating the right wing of the party. In a letter, they accused the PM of abandoning the voters who switched to the Conservatives in the last election, and risking support elsewhere.
Major fundraising drive planned to support re-election of right wing Tories
Cates and Kruger also announced plans for a significant fundraising campaign to support the re-election of right wing Conservative MPs. They expressed concern that the recent Cabinet reshuffle indicated a change in the government's policy direction, moving away from the values and interests of mainstream Britain.
New Conservatives campaign to reduce migration and stop wokery
The New Conservatives, a group of around 24 MPs, are known for their campaigns to reduce migration, stop illegal Channel crossings, and combat perceived "wokery" in Whitehall and schools. They are among a number of Tory backbenchers who are unhappy with the recent Cabinet changes and the government's shift towards the center.
Support for new ministers and PM, despite concerns
Despite their concerns, Cates and Kruger stated that they will welcome the new ministers to their posts and have confidence in their abilities. They also expressed their support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, emphasizing their desire for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to succeed.
Sacked former Home Secretary ready to release damning evidence
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who was recently sacked, is reportedly preparing to release evidence highlighting the government's failures in stopping illegal Channel crossings. Braverman has vowed to speak out after the Supreme Court delivers its verdict on the legality of the Rwanda deportation plan tomorrow.
