{"id":121135,"date":"2023-11-13T22:40:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T22:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=121135"},"modified":"2023-11-13T22:40:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T22:40:17","slug":"david-camerons-return-sparks-furious-claims-that-tories-have-abandoned-red-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/politics\/david-camerons-return-sparks-furious-claims-that-tories-have-abandoned-red-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"David Cameron’s return sparks furious claims that Tories have abandoned Red Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Cameron on his return to government<\/h3>\n

The shock return of David Cameron to frontline politics led to furious claims that Rishi Sunak has abandoned the Red Wall.<\/p>\n

Mr Sunak revived the former PM\u2019s political fortunes and made him Foreign Secretary \u2013 ending the Cabinet career of Suella Braverman in a brutal phone sacking.<\/p>\n

The newly-ennobled Lord Cameron vowed to be \u201cpart of the strongest possible team\u201d for the next election.<\/p>\n

But Tory MPs who won in Labour areas at the 2019 election said that the centre-Right had been \u201cpurged\u201d from the Cabinet and warned: \u201cenough is enough\u201d.<\/p>\n

Dame Andrea Jenkyns submitted a letter of no confidence in the Premier to Sir Graham Brady, chair of the Tories\u2019 1922 Committee.<\/p>\n

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She wrote: \u201cIf it wasn\u2019t bad enough that we have a party leader that the party members rejected, the polls demonstrate that the public reject him, and I am in full agreement. It is time for Rishi Sunak to go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dame Andrea said forcing Boris Johnson out of No 10 had been \u201cunforgivable enough\u201d, but now Mr Sunak had decided to \u201cpurge the centre-right from his cabinet and then sack Suella who was the only person in the cabinet with the balls to speak the truth of the appalling state of our streets and a two-tier policing system that leaves Jewish community in fear for their lives and safety\u201d.<\/p>\n

Seven years after quitting when he lost the Brexit referendum, Lord Cameron is now one of the most powerful figures in Government.<\/p>\n

Just a month after he hit out at Mr Sunak for his decision to slash HS2 plans, the Foreign Secretary said while he \u201cdisagreed with some individual decisions\u201d the PM is \u201cshowing exemplary leadership\u201d at a difficult time.<\/p>\n

Tory centrists hailed the appointment of a hugely experienced \u201cteam player\u201d. But MPs representing the Red Wall of ex-Labour seats and on the Right of the party said the move was a return to the \u201cliberal Cameroon consensus\u201d of old.<\/p>\n

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One said: \u201cIt is utterly bizarre. The PM is trolling the Right of the party. The optics of this reshuffle are clear.\u201d While another senior Tory said the reshuffle showed that Mr Sunak has \u201cgiven up on the Red Wall\u201d.<\/p>\n

Former Tory treasurer Lord Cruddas also criticised his actions, saying: \u201cThe coup is complete, Remain has won and democracy has lost.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Sunak insisted his Cabinet shake-up had \u201cbuilt a united team ready to deliver the changes this country needs for the long term.<\/p>\n

\u201cProfessionalism, integrity and experience \u2013 this is a team that will be bold in making the right decisions for our great country, not the easy ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lord Hague, who was involved in the return of Lord Cameron to Government, said his \u201crenewed prominence\u201d is a \u201creminder that the Cabinet in which he will be sitting is mainstream and centre-right.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople have to know that despite endless scandals and divisions, their Government is led by a group of serious people who make a strong team.\u201d<\/p>\n