Tory leadership battle: what their supporters say about Truss and Sunak

Analysis: Senior Tories such as Dominic Raab and Ben Wallace are showing their hand while others are staying schtum

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Maintaining momentum during the drawn-out Tory leadership race is crucial for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

New policies and media appearances cannot by themselves be relied upon to sustain the campaigns through nearly a month of jostling for votes, so the candidates are seeking to use the endorsement of influential figures in the party to help their cause.