The Guardian has just published a stinging piece on Tory Leader hopeful Kemi Badenoch citing bullying allegations from a former SpAd. The article has reportedly been “months in the making”, and it appears Political Editor Pippa Crerar wasn’t shying away from asking former employees to dish dirt. Guido’s seen the text that has been sent to junior civil servants:

The same text was sent to another civil servant, who is said to be “shaken-up” after the approach from the Guardian. A Badenoch ally says:

“This is a total fishing expedition by the Guardian who have targeted young, female civil servants to try and unsettle them. The shamelessness of referencing the Raab hatchet-job just confirms how much of a reach the whole thing is.”

Kemi’s claws will be out…