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The World Tonight: Will Elphicke defection backfire on Labour?

08/05/2024

Will Elphicke defection backfire on Labour?

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Will Elphicke defection backfire on Labour?

Disquiet in Labour ranks over Natalie Elphicke's defection from the Conservatives.

A boost for Labour as another Tory MP defects. But with growing disquiet amongst the Labour ranks - could the coup backfire?

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