Now it's Operation Stop Rory! Tory leadership rivals turn on Stewart in a bid to halt his momentum as race to make the final two hots up Rory Stewart faced new attacks over his Eton education and plans for Brexit The International Development Secretary was forced to defend himself Rival contenders were last night scrambling to stop the insurgent gaining a lead
By John Stevens Deputy Political Editor For The Daily Mail
Published: 02:00 BST, 19 June 2019 | Updated: 07:41 BST, 19 June 2019
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Tory leadership contenders yesterday turned on Rory Stewart in a desperate bid to halt his gathering momentum in the race to get on the final ballot.
The International Development Secretary faced attacks over his Eton education, Brexit plan and membership of the Labour Party in his youth. He was even forced to defend himself over dredged-up claims he served as an intelligence officer in MI6.
Rival contenders were last night scrambling to find a way to stop the insurgent after he almost doubled his votes from MPs in yesterday’s second round ballot.
