Sunak Walks Fine Line Between Unity and Division as Elements of Tory Party Stoke Tensions
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Sunak summoned police chiefs for a publicity stunt to claim "mob rule" is replacing democracy in the UK, despite lack of evidence. He later softened his language but the cynic wonders if it's a ploy to position himself as the stable leader.
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While Sunak advocates for unity and respect, elements of his own party stoke division, like Suella Braverman spreading fabrications about “Islamists” controlling Labour and institutions.
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Liz Truss fraternizes with Trumpism and sat silently as Steve Bannon praised Tommy Robinson. As a former PM her signals about the Tory party shouldn't be dismissed.
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Lee Anderson spread dangerous lies about Islamists controlling London and its mayor. Backlash shows his views have currency in the Tory party beyond just him.
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Sunak has been reluctant to police extremism in his party out of fear of the hard right faction that could threaten his power. The mob he fears most lies in his own ranks.