He also denied there were questions about Mr Sunak’s integrity. “He’s been very hands-on throughout this whole situation. He’s supported the Prime Minister in every way over the last two years, through some very difficult decisions on Covid,” Mr Holden said. He also played down suggestions, informed by opinion polls, that Mr Sunak is not particularly popular with Tory party members, compared to other lesser-known candidates. “I think it’s very easy to project what you like on someone you don’t know that well.” “Over time, things evolve and you start thinking about what’s realistic, what’s for the good of the country.” He continued: “I think it will really start to connect and hopefully we can step away and offer a positive vision instead of Conservative attacks on Conservatives, which I really don’t like.”
