Rightwing Tory MP Suella Braverman’s bid to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader may come to an end before it even begins - Allies have warned that a “Stop Suella” campaign is running among parliamentarians because of the “uncomfortable truths” she spoke about the state of the party

While Braverman’s rightwing rhetoric is popular among members, MPs have claimed she is “too toxic” to win over the wider public.