'We need to move on from the broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic Government,' said the MP in a statement.
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the “broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government”.MP Dr Dan Poulter joined Sir Keir Starmer's partyIn a blow to Mr Sunak and the government who have been celebrating their Rwanda plan becoming law, Ms Elphicke cited the safety and security of UK borders as one of her key reasons behind quitting the party.
The Dover MP crossed the floor in the Commons just moments before Prime Minister’s Questions, saying in a statement that under Mr Sunak, "the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division". Ms Elphicke said in a statement that she has "carefully considered" her decision but the in the Tories" has been dramatic and cannot be ignored".taking over the seat which had been held by her disgraced then-husband and former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke“When I was elected in 2019, the Conservative Party occupied the centre ground of British politics. The party was about building the future and making the most of the opportunities that lay ahead for our country.
Labour, meanwhile, "has changed out of all recognition", she said, adding: "Since 2019, it has moved on from Jeremy Corbyn and now, under Keir Starmer, occupies the centre ground of British politics. It has accepted Brexit and its economic policies and defence policies are responsible and can be trusted.
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