Political commentators have noted that Rishi Sunak came out swinging with an aggressive performance.
Many viewers noted that Mr Sunak repeatedly spoke over Ms Truss during the debate and found his interruptions condescending. A spokesman for the Foreign Secretary told The Times: โRishi Sunak has tonight proven he is not fit for office. โTo explain something to a woman in a condescending way that assumes she has no knowledge about the topic.โ