Tory vice-chair backed death penalty and naval ‘standoff’ in Channel

Lee Anderson, who was given role on Tuesday, also expressed delight at being voted ‘worst man in Britain’

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The Conservative MP Lee Anderson has vigorously backed the death penalty, called for a naval “standoff” in the Channel over small boats, and accused a radio reporter of being dishonest in a combustible start to his role as Conservative party vice-chair.

The outspoken Ashfield MP, whose elevation to the job on Tuesday thrilled some fellow “red wall” MPs but sparked worries among others about potential damage to the party, also expressed delight at being voted “the worst man in Britain”.

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