A glimpse of the Conservative Party after Rishi Sunak
Edging to the right, more English, but not more unified
Rishi sunak launched his bid to become the leader of the Conservative Party in the summer of 2022 as a mild-mannered technocrat who would tell hard truths about Britain’s public finances. Then, as Liz Truss, his rival, pulled ahead during that contest, he switched gear, turning himself into a red-blooded culture warrior who would defend “our history, our values and our women”.
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This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “The after-party”
Britain October 7th 2023
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