The Guardian view on cabinet splits: a fight for a party’s heart and soul | Editorial

The dispute between Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Economic Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is not a semantic tournament, but a battle over the economic direction of the Tory party. Looking for a bailout for companies struggling with the rise in energy prices, Mr Kwarteng claimed on Sunday that he “spoke” to the Treasury Department. Hours later, Mr. … Read more