Thursday 4 August 2022 10:16 PM Rishi Sunak denies stabbing Boris Johnson in the back saying he quit over ... trends now
Thursday 4 August 2022 10:16 PM Rishi Sunak denies stabbing Boris Johnson in the back saying he quit over ... trends now
Rishi Sunak says Chris Pincher groping case and economic differences with Boris Johnson forced him to walk out of government as Tory members accuse him of a 'cynical' move to take power Former chancellor was accused of a 'cynical' move designed to put him in No10 He resigned last month, helping prompt a walkout by more than 50 ministers But when accosted by an audience member tonight he defended his actions
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Rishi Sunak defended his decision to quit Boris Johnson's government, blaming economic rows with the Prime minister and a refusal to cover up for Chris Pincher over groping allegations.
The former chancellor was accused of a 'cynical' move designed to put him in No10 tonight as he faced Tory members at a Sky News debate.
He resigned last month, helping prompt a walkout by more than 50 other ministers that led to the end of Mr Johnson's administration.
Boris loyalists including Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries have accused him of stabbing the PM in the back with a calculated move.
But when
