The end of Rishi Sunak’s Premiership is believed to have come about due to infighting in Conservative offices and in London over increasing levels of corruption in the party.
This is the conclusion of insider and international sources who have looked at the matter.
It was said to be seen months before the fateful July 2024 election, after which the historic party of the centre right saw its seat share drop to its lowest ever modern level.
The outward forms of corruption are said to be about personal finance, and specifically the promise of loans and other financial products.
An undercover investigation by a private China-based research group was offered personal help of up to £1 million to resolve personal debts.
The similarities between attempts by Conservative MP’s and their staff is said to have raised concerns beyond the betting scandal that erupted in some national press outlets.