Natalie Elphicke

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's Dramatic Defection to Labour: A Blow to Rishi Sunak

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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke shocks by joining Labour, criticizing Rishi Sunak's government. Read more about her bold move!

In a surprising turn of events, Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party, delivering a harsh critique of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's administration. Elphicke, representing Dover, expressed her disillusionment with the Conservatives, branding them as incompetent and divisive. Her jump to the opposition camp comes as a significant blow to Sunak, who is already facing mounting challenges.

Elphicke's bold move has stirred up political debates, with Labour defending her decision to switch sides. Her defection highlights the growing discontent within the Tory party and raises questions about the stability of Sunak's leadership. As a prominent figure in the political arena, Elphicke's departure marks a notable shift in the UK's political landscape.

The controversies surrounding Elphicke, including her association with her ex-husband, the disgraced former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke, add a layer of complexity to her defection. Her background as a housing policy lawyer and her quick rise to a parliamentary position make her defection even more intriguing.

In conclusion, Natalie Elphicke's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Labour signifies a significant moment in UK politics. It underscores the growing discontent within the Tory party and poses a challenge to Rishi Sunak's leadership, setting the stage for further political upheaval.

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Natalie Elphicke: Tory MP defects to Labour with attack on Rishi Sunak (BBC News)

The MP for Dover says the Conservatives "have become a byword for incompetence and division".

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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border ... (The Guardian)

MP for Dover criticises 'Rishi Sunak's tired and chaotic government' and failure 'to keep our borders secure'

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke in shock defection to Labour (POLITICO.eu)

LONDON — Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke dramatically defected to the opposition Labour Party in a fresh blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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PMQs – live: Rishi Sunak rocked as Tory MP Natalie Elphicke ... (The Independent)

Sunak is facing off against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions as senior Tory calls for unity after party loses nearly 500 ...

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Read Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's full defection statement as she ... (LabourList)

Tory MP for Dover and Deal Natalie Elphicke has announced she is quitting the Conservative party and joining Labour.

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Labour defends welcoming rightwing Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into ... (The Guardian)

Natalie Elphicke said she was defecting to Labour due to 'broken promises of Rishi Sunak's tired and chaotic government'

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Natalie Elphicke: Who is the Tory MP who defected to Labour at ... (Sky News)

Ms Elphicke won her Dover seat in 2019 - almost doubling the Conservative majority. The previous MP was her now ex-husband, who was convicted of sexual ...

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Natalie Elphicke: Who is the former Tory MP who defected to Labour? (BBC News)

The MP for Dover and Deal crossed the floor during PMQs but will stand down at the general election.

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The controversies of Natalie Elphicke, the MP who has defected to ... (The Guardian)

A lawyer who specialised in housing policy, she succeeded her now former husband – the disgraced former Tory Charlie Elphicke – as the MP for Dover. He was ...

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Natalie Elphicke: Labour defends welcoming rightwing Tory MP into ... (The Independent)

Dover MP hit out at 'broken promises of Rishi Sunak's tired and chaotic government' as she defected to Labour moments before PMQs.

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour Party (Sky News)

The Conservative MP for Dover since 2019 said Rishi Sunak's government is one of "broken promises" while Labour "looks to the future".

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Keir Starmer sparks Labour anger with decision to admit Natalie ... (The Guardian)

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

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs (The Independent)

Natalie Elphicke dramatically switches benches to join Labour at the start of PMQs and delivers withering verdict on 'incompetent' government' – but gleeful ...

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour in fresh blow to Rishi ... (Financial Times)

Move by representative for Dover also triggers furious questions from opposition party members for Keir Starmer.

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Natalie Elphicke: Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection (BBC News)

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs.

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Natalie Elphicke: Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection (BBC News)

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs.

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'I understand why she moved': Dover voters on Natalie Elphicke ... (The Guardian)

Most people speaking to Guardian consider former Tory MP linchpin of community.

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Natalie Elphicke: Labour insists ex-Tory MP is 'good fit' for party (BBC News)

Labour chair Anneliese Dodds said the Dover MP was a "good, natural fit" for her party. Some Labour MPs have expressed concern about Mrs Elphicke's political ...

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Natalie Elphicke: Labour insists ex-Tory MP is 'good fit' for party (BBC News)

Labour chair Anneliese Dodds said the Dover MP was a "good, natural fit" for her party. Some Labour MPs have expressed concern about Mrs Elphicke's political ...

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Rosie Duffield urges Labour MPs to 'speak up' about Natalie ... (The Independent)

The right-wing former Tory said on Tuesday Sir Keir Starmer had 'no plan' and would 'take Britain back to square one'

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Labour defends decision to admit ex-Tory MP Natalie Elphicke (Financial Times)

Labour MPs have raised concerns about her rightwing politics, past criticism of the party and defence of her ex-husband Charlie Elphicke following his ...

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Labour insists Tory defector Natalie Elphicke is 'natural fit' despite ... (The Independent)

UK politics – live: Labour defend Natalie Elphicke defection despite backlash as Tories hit new low in polls · As criticism against Sir Keir Starmer for allowing ...

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Natalie Elphicke: Tory MP who defended sexual predator ex ... (Yahoo News UK)

Natalie Elphicke is the third Conservative MP to defect to Labour since the last election in 2019.

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Natalie Elphicke 'sorry' for defending ex-husband jailed for sexual ... (The Guardian)

Newest Labour MP apologises for comments about Charlie Elphicke's victims amid backlash to her admission to the party.

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Natalie Elphicke apologises for supporting sex offender ex-husband ... (Sky News)

The Dover MP defected from the Tories to Labour on Wednesday but MPs in her new party were concerned about letting in someone who defended a sex offender.

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Natalie Elphicke apologises for comments about ex-husband's victims (BBC News)

Some Labour MPs have raised concerns about the comments after the Dover MP defected to the party.

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Dover MP: Natalie Elphicke defection splits opinion in Kent town (BBC News)

Natalie Elphicke will not stand as a Labour candidate in Dover and Deal at the next election.

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Should Labour be embracing the likes of Natalie Elphicke? (The Guardian)

Letters: Readers respond to the news of the staunch rightwing Tory MP defecting to the Labour party.

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Natalie Elphicke apologises for comments about ex-husband's victims (BBC News)

Some Labour MPs have raised concerns about the comments after the Dover MP defected to the party.

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Natalie Elphicke: More Tories 'pondering defecting' as new Labour ... (The Independent)

UK politics – live: More Tory MPs 'pondering defecting' as Natalie Elphicke sorry for 'abhorrent' remarks · Labour frontbencher says other Conservatives ...

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