Candidates Call For CCHQ Job Freeze Before Tory Leader Crowned
Following the Tory wipeout and a staff exodus from “broke” CCHQ, the party machine will be looking to fill up spaces as more are expected to leave. Though Guido hears that they’ve been urged to hold off on advertising any vacancies before the new Tory leader has (finally) been chosen. Some in the leadership race fear the current guard might be trying to entrench itself ahead of party reform and a thorough house-cleaning by the incoming boss…
Guido hears at least one campaign has written a warning letter to CCHQ, urging them to pause any advertising of vacancies or making any appointments until the leadership contest is done and dusted, allowing the victor to shape the team and call the shots. With CCHQ departments decimated as donations dry up, heavy will be the head that wears that crown…