Leaked Messages Reveal Discontent Among Grassroots Members Ahead of Election
Grassroots members of the right-wing Conservative Democratic Organisation (CDO) have sparked controversy after leaked messages mocked Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, labelling him “uninspiring” and forecasting a heavy defeat for the Conservatives in the upcoming election.
The WhatsApp messages, obtained by Sky News, included harsh critiques of Sunak’s leadership, with one member even comparing his charisma to a “door knob.” Several activists within the group predict that the party will lose power, with one remarking that the Tories could be “out of power for much longer than four years” and could face an uncertain future.
The CDO, which has been a platform for right-wing figures like Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg, is composed of various grassroots members, many of whom are frustrated with the current leadership. Members complained that the party’s establishment has sidelined “true conservatives.”
The messages also voiced discontent over recent appointments within the government, including Grant Shapps as Defence Secretary, with some labelling his appointment as a “crony” move.
Despite the division within the group, Claire Bullivant, the CDO’s co-founder, defended the organisation’s approach, highlighting the diverse political views of its members, some of whom also belong to other parties such as Reform UK. She reiterated that the CDO’s mission is to strengthen democracy and provide a platform for voices that feel unheard within mainstream politics.
