At Tory conference, James Cleverly admitted "stop the boats" was a mistake and communication failure, while running to replace Rishi Sunak.
James Cleverly, former UK Home Secretary, acknowledged at a Tory conference that the slogan "stop the boats" was a mistake, as it oversimplified the complex issue of migrant crossings and set unrealistic targets. He expressed frustration over the government's failure to communicate successes during his tenure, leading to public perceptions of ineffectiveness. Cleverly is running to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader, who initially made this pledge in January 2023.
September 30, 2024
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