Tories face backlash over ‘mental health’ swipe at Suella Braverman

Suella Braverman: Conservative MP Andrew Griffith admits attack on new Reform defector was 'wrong' for mentioning mental health

A Conservative MP has admitted that the Tory Party’s attack on Suella Braverman over her defection to Reform UK was “wrong” after it referenced her mental health.Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith told GB News that such attacks should never focus on individual characteristics, saying the statement was a mistake before welcoming its retraction.The former Home Secretary became the fifth sitting Tory MP to switch to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK …

Tories forced to retract jibe about defector Suella Braverman’s mental health

The Conservative Party has retracted a statement making claims about Suella Braverman’s mental health following criticism from politicians and charities.

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Tories face backlash over ‘mental health’ swipe at Suella Braverman

Conservatives forced to reissue statement over latest high-profile defection from party amid criticism across the political spectrum

Conservative Party criticised over ‘nasty’ Suella Braverman statement

Tories spark cross-party backlash with 'nasty' attack on Suella Braverman

Conservatives provoked a furious backlash with their statement following Ms Braverman's defection to Reform UK.