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Electoral Dysfunction

'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke

Electoral Dysfunction

Sky News

News Commentary, Politics, News

4.6659 Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Following the defection of the Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise move and whether it could have been handled differently by Sir Keir Starmer. 


They also talk about Beth's interview with the former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and his warnings about Reform UK. 


Plus, how significant was the defeat of former Conservative mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street? Beth and Jess were both there to tell the story. 


And they answer a question on Labour and the Muslim vote, and what the party can do to restore confidence and trust. 

  
Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

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