Kemi Badenoch accuses Conservative leadership rival of ‘dirty tricks’

Shadow minister turns on critics over claims she was behind abusive blog comments written 17 years ago

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Kemi Badenoch has accused one of her Conservative leadership rivals of a dirty tricks campaign against her as she continues to consider a bid for the top job.

The shadow business secretary attacked her critics after a dossier was circulated claiming she was behind anonymous blog comments written 17 years ago in which the author celebrated being rude and made abusive remarks.