Business Secretary Calls for Unity
Kemi Badenoch has urged warring Tory MPs to "stop messing around" and back Rishi Sunak amid reports of plots to oust him. Badenoch dismissed rumors of replacing the PM with Penny Mordaunt, stating there is little substance to the speculation.
Penny Mordaunt Distances Herself
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch mentioned that Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt has distanced herself from the reports, attributing the plotters to just "one or two people" creating headlines.
Sunak Vows Strong Economic Revival
Rishi Sunak pledges that 2024 "will be the year Britain bounces back," aiming to shift the political debate towards the improving economic outlook to support his leadership amid internal challenges.
Tory Party Drama Unfolds
As the PM faces internal turmoil, Tory veteran voices that the "backbench herd is moving" against Sunak, with various leadership camps actively seeking a new PM. Despite this, Badenoch emphasizes that the party works well together and urges MPs to support the Prime Minister.