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But the former home secretary does not want a change of Tory leadership, despite the party's devastating performance in the local elections.
More than 2,600 seats across England and Wales are to be contested on May 2.
The Conservatives' response to accusations around MP Mark Menzies is in sharp contrast to their lambasting of the Labour shadow deputy.
The Tory donor was reported to have said the veteran MP made him "want to hate all Black women".
Pay is still £230 per week lower than if growth had continued at the pre-financial crisis trend.
“Andrew Bridgen has crossed a line, causing great offence in the process," chief whip Simon Hart said.
"The point I was making … is that the government needs to go for growth," Jake Berry said.
Paulette Hamilton easily defeated Conservative candidate Robert Alden to win the seat.
PM hit by biggest revolt of his premiership.
Leader Keir Starmer is promising to increase the minimum wage to £10 as part of a package to provide greater security at work.