The Spectator’s new editor Michael Gove spoke to the BBC’s Today Podcast this morning. Apart from saying he’d vote for Kamala Harris, Gove said one of Jenrick’s weaknesses is that “he looks like a typical Tory politician,” which is unhelpful given the “strength of feeling against Tory boys” across the country. He went on to praise mentee Badenoch’s “courage”…

Now a spokesman for Jenrick fires back:

“Michael Gove and his acolytes have been responsible for so much of the infighting and drama that has led our party to where it is. Rob’s going to end that drama and the excuses that followed and just deliver for our country.”

Rats in a sack. The Speccie will be a fun read if Jenrick wins the leadership…