Tory Infighting Intensifies as Sunak Allies Accuse Mordaunt of Lacking Conviction
• Sunak allies claim Mordaunt is being used by right-wing MPs to garner centrist support for a leadership challenge
• Tory infighting grows over fears of election wipeout with PM failing to bounce polls after Budget
• Some on Tory right rally around Mordaunt as more "credible" candidate to prevent losses
• Sunak loyalists allege Mordaunt has no clear beliefs and is seen as "empty vessel" even by supporters
• Sunak to address 1922 committee to calm nerves, insist economy improving before local elections