Shapps refused to comment on the existence of the email, which was sent to colleagues before being passed on to the Guardian. He said he had been persuaded by his party leader’s “dignified” promise to serve as long as colleagues wanted her after the result of June’s general election. But Shapps argued that conversations about how long she should stay were rife within the party. They in turn briefed it as a sensationalist story.”Shapps argued that he had a right to his view and was shocked by the response. I do not know if they are really my friends and allies or if they represent some sinister band of imposters [sic].

Source: The Guardian October 09, 2017 20:13 UTC