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

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Rachel Hall and Ben QuinnJanuary 26, 2026 at 07:09 PM
Tories say mental health claim about Suella Braverman was ‘sent out in error’
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The Conservative Party retracted a statement suggesting Suella Braverman's potential defection to Reform UK was linked to her mental health. The statement, released on Monday, claimed the Conservatives had tried to support Braverman's mental health, implying unhappiness within the party. A Conservative spokesperson apologized, stating the message was "sent out in error." The withdrawal followed criticism from various political figures. Braverman, a former Home Secretary, has not defected to Reform UK, but the initial statement speculated about the timing of such a move. The incident occurred amidst ongoing political developments in the UK.

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UK 50% Reform UK ×270% Conservatives ×380% Suella Braverman ×490%

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