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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andrew Woodcock

REVEALED: Blow for boris johnson as leading eurosceptic backs sunak and says return for ex pm guaranteed disaster | Rare Historical Photos

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Boris Johnson’s hopes of a return to Downing Street were today dealt a severe blow as influential Eurosceptic Steve Baker came out for rival Rishi Sunak, warning that victory for the former PM would be “a guaranteed disaster”.

But there was a boost for Johnson as cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi - who served him as chancellor over the summer - offered his backing.

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