Sunak backer says ‘we have to get real’ in attack on Truss tax plans

Oliver Dowden says we need to get real' but Penny Mourdant insists foreign secretary misinterpreted'

Liz Truss has been told to get real" as she came under fire from Rishi Sunak's supporters for signalling opposition to any more handouts" to help struggling people through the worsening cost of living crisis this winter.

The foreign secretary was accused of having ruled out direct support payments" to combat spiralling inflation and energy prices.