Mixed reaction in Dover as town’s MP joins Labour
Natalie Elphicke will not stand as a Labour candidate in Dover and Deal at the next election....
The inside story of Tory MP’s defection to Labour
Keir Starmer’s allies believe the Dover MP can help win Tory voters but some on the left are uneasy....
Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection
Natalie Elphicke has previously attacked Labour over policies including migration and taxes....
Chris Mason: Another wounding Tory defection
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke’s parting words are particularly damaging for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak....
MP gets back Labour whip after inquiry into Gaza comment
The Edmonton MP said she “unreservedly” apologised for her “inappropriate” comments....
Ex-England cricketer quits George Galloway’s party
Monty Panesar was among dozens of MP candidates being lined up by the Workers Party of Britain....
Natalie Elphicke: who is the new Labour MP?
The MP for Dover and Deal crossed the floor during PMQs but will stand down at the general election....
Forbes ‘honoured’ to become deputy first minister
John Swinney has announced his first cabinet after being officially sworn in as first minister....
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour
The MP for Dover says the Conservatives “have become a byword for incompetence and division”....
Sunak to face Starmer at PMQs after Tories’ heavy election losses
The PM will try to rally Conservative MPs after the party lost councils, a by-election, and mayoral contests to Labour....