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(left-right) Jacob Rees-Mogg, Mhairi Fraser, Lee Anderson and former prime minister Liz Truss during the launch of the Popular Conservatism movement at the Emmanuel Centre in central London, February 6, 2024

IF A gothic horror show is the way to the electorate’s heart then the new Popular Conservative movement, launched today, could be onto something.

A platform which saw brutal populist Lee Anderson followed by 18th century aristo Jacob Rees-Mogg, in turn succeeded by swivel-eyed ex-premier Liz Truss is not for the faint-hearted.

“This is not about the Tory leadership,” PopCon’s new director said at the launch.  That suggests that it is not for the truthful either.

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