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We know Boris Johnson is a liar but Rishi Sunak promised truth and integrity. Where is it? | Peter Oborne

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Rishi Rishi Sunak’s e misleading claims from the start of his premiership.

He entered Downing Boris Johnson back of a promise to bring an end to the apparent disregard for the truth that was a defining featu first the Johnson and Truss premiers 26 October last year rent readiness to mislead on i Conservative send a message Labour s s Richard Burgon follow suit.

Peter Oborne is a journalist and the author of Assault on Truth.

He says the PM appears to be yet another compulsively dishonest prime minister.

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