Why Sunak may have to change his brand to Rishi the risk taker

Analysis: Poor strategy in Tory leadership race has allowed former chancellor to be painted as timid, fear supporters

Monday's debate was supposed to be a turning point for Rishi Sunak, a moment billed as his chance to change his fortunes after polling suggested he was trailing Liz Truss in the Tory leadership contest.

Her awkwardness, her less fluent grasp of detail could be shown up in the head-to-head - similarly to how poorly she performed in the last two debates. The more they see of her, the more they like him," was the refrain from Sunak supporters.