Graham Brady Reveals Tory Leadership Turmoil in New Memoir
Brady discloses behind-the-scenes details of Boris Johnson's left-leaning policies and Rishi Sunak's early election call.
- Graham Brady's memoir sheds light on Boris Johnson's government, describing it as the most left-wing Tory administration in peacetime.
- Brady reveals that Johnson's policies on spending, taxation, and immigration were more liberal than expected, causing confusion within the party.
- The memoir clarifies that only 10 no-confidence letters were received before Rishi Sunak called the early election, debunking theories of an imminent leadership challenge.
- Brady criticizes Sunak for excessive caution and his failure to win public trust, leading to his decision to call an early election.
- The Conservative Party's internal divisions and policy inconsistencies, particularly on immigration, are highlighted as factors contributing to its current struggles.