Backbenchers say party leadership is criticising Labour government for policies introduced by Conservatives
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Conservative MPs have expressed frustration at their party’s “piss-poor” messaging over hotels housing people seeking asylum.
Leaked WhatsApp messages show members are concerned that the party’s leadership is attacking Keir Starmer’s government for policies introduced by the Conservatives.
Kevin Hollinrake, the Tory chair, agreed that an advert shared by Conservative Campaign Headquarters last week was “of concern” but insisted it would not be deleted.
