Tories say mental health claim about Suella Braverman was ‘sent out in error’

Party spokesperson apologises for statement on former home secretary who has defected to Reform UKUK politics live – latest updatesThe Conservatives have withdrawn a claim that Suella Braverman’s defection to Reform UK on Monday was connected to her mental health, following criticism from across the political spectrum.Earlier, in an official statement it now says was “sent out in error”, the party said: “It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy.” Continue reading...