Tories are convinced McSweeney's phone is the only one in London not to have been stolen | John Crace

"In recent years the Conservatives and the rightwing media have gone to great lengths to tell us that London has become a no-go zone. A hellscape where women are afraid to leave their homes."

"The timing of the theft is certainly curious. Peter Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador in September. No 10 were concerned about what messages might be revealed in relation to his appointment."

"Losing the phone isn't the cleverest plan Downing Street could have come up with. After all, McSweeney was already implicated up to his neck in the Mandelson appointment."

"So now we are stuck between cock up and conspiracy. And this time the Tories and the rightwing media appear convinced that McSweeney is a wrong 'un."

The portrayal of London as a dangerous city by Conservatives and rightwing media contrasts sharply with the reality of a stolen government phone incident involving Morgan McSweeney. Despite the narrative of fear, the Tories seem to believe McSweeney's phone is the only one not stolen in the city. The timing of the theft raises questions, especially given McSweeney's previous involvement in a controversial appointment. This situation leaves observers questioning whether it is a mere mistake or part of a larger conspiracy.

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