Published 11 days ago

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection

Keir Starmer faced backlash for allowing Tory defector Natalie Elphicke to join the Labour party, despite her past criticism of Labour's immigration policies.
Natalie Elphicke's surprising move to cross the House before Prime Minister's Questions disrupted the Prime Minister's strategy.
Elphicke defected due to discontent with the Tories' handling of border security, causing a setback for the Conservative government.

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BBC News

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection

Natalie Elphicke has previously attacked Labour over policies including migration and taxes.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Keir Starmer sparks Labour anger with decision to admit Natalie Elphicke

MP says many in party think rightwing Tory defector is ‘vile’, while shadow minister says: ‘Are we welcoming Farage next week?’

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs

Natalie Elphicke dramatically switched benches to join Labour at start of PMQs and delivers withering verdict on ‘incompetent’government’ - but gleeful Keir Starmer faces left-wing backlash over defection

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

PMQs defection bombshell left Rishi Sunak fighting to show MPs it's not over

ANALYSIS: Dover MP Natalie Elphicke's decision to cross the floor just before Prime Minister's Questions blunted the Prime Minister's bid to launch a fightback

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Sun

Keir Starmer faces revolt after admitting right-wing Tory Natalie Elphicke

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer was battling a party revolt last night as one of his predecessors slammed his decision to admit right-wing Tory Natalie Elphicke. He was warned by grandee Lord Kinnock to be “choosy” about who he lets in after posing alongside the defecting MP, who controversially defended her sex offender husband. BBC/UNPIXSNatalie Elphicke crossed the floor and sat on the Labour benches behind Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs[/caption]…

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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