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BBC News
1 week ago
London politics

Natalie Elphicke: Labour insists ex-Tory MP is 'good fit' for party

Labour's decision to welcome Tory defector Natalie Elphicke has been defended as a natural fit, despite some internal objections. [ more ]
BBC News
1 week ago
London politics

Starmer quizzes PM on two Tory MPs defecting to Labour

Labour leader questions government's effectiveness as a Conservative MP crosses over to Labour. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London politics

Tories suffer another defection before PMQs over Sunak's 'broken promises'

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing Rishi Sunak's government for failing on border security and accusing them of broken promises. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Starmer faces demands to reinstate Abbott after welcoming rightwing MP' into Labour

Calls for Labour to reinstate Diane Abbott amid a shock defection [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 days ago
London politics

If Jacob Rees-Mogg wants to join us' Was Natalie Elphicke's defection a step too far for Labour?

Labour's unexpected success in gaining support on immigration issues after defection of rightwing former Tory MP. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Tory MP sent leaflet attacking Labour a day before defecting to join the party

Natalie Elphicke sent out a leaflet criticizing Labour Party right before defecting to become a Labour MP. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Tory mayor candidate for Greater Manchester defects to the Reform Party

Conservative Party candidate defected to Reform Party
Reform Party gaining members from Conservative Party [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Natalie Elphicke is a hard-right Tory. Her defection sums up Labour's contempt for progressive voters | Owen Jones

Defections from one political party to another may not always signify a strong stance, revealing weaknesses in the political landscape. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Who is Dan Poulter: The Tory MP defecting to Labour in fury at NHS crisis

Dr. Dan Poulter defected to Labour, citing Conservative shift to right-wing nationalism. Criticizes Tories' NHS approach, praises Labour's focus on social determinants of health. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Tory Manchester mayoral candidate defects to Reform UK

Dan Barker defected from Conservative to Reform UK party.
Reform UK gaining momentum posing a threat to Conservatives in upcoming elections. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

The 6 weirdest moments of Lee Anderson's press conference as he defects to Reform UK

Lee Anderson defected to Reform UK from the Conservative party, becoming the first sitting MP to join the party.
During the press conference, Lee Anderson made some controversial statements, including claiming his parents could not vote for him if he stayed in the Tory party and clashing with Sky News' Beth Rigby. [ more ]
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