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    • Monday, 8 August, 2022
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      Allies of former UK chancellor step up attacks on Tory leadership rival Liz Truss

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      Junior minister becomes briefing target after poll shows strength of her support among party activists

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    • Saturday, 9 July, 2022
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      Tory contenders jostle for position in leadership race as favourite declines to stand

      Defence secretary Ben Wallace bows out while new chancellor Nadhim Zahawi plots campaign

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