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Inside the betting scandal-hit constituencies where Tories and Labour have withdrawn support for candidates

The Tories and Labour both withdrew support for candidates being investigated by the Gambling Commission – The Independent speaks to local party supporters who had been campaigning for them, and to voters

The Independent UK

Suspended Labour candidate admits betting against himself at election

Kevin Craig admitted making a ‘stupid error of judgment’ by placing a wager on the Tories defeating him in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Evening Standard

Third of voters believe Starmer was wrong to let Elphicke into Labour party

In latest Opinium poll, only 16% say accepting rightwing Tory MP’s defection was the right move – against 33% who see it as a mistake

The Guardian - UK

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Urgent memo to Sir Keir Starmer: there are some offers which should be refused

Natalie Elphicke’s defection to Labour is creating more angst in her new party than in her old one

The Guardian - UK

‘If Jacob Rees-Mogg wants to join us’ … Was Natalie Elphicke’s defection a step too far for Labour?

Keir Starmer thought he had pulled off a coup when Dover’s rightwing MP crossed the floor. Many were incensed, Tories were bemused – but does it prove there are no ‘no-go’ areas for the party?

The Guardian - UK

Conservative defector to Labour ‘was bitter at not getting ministerial job’

Tory sources allege that Dover MP Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor because she was not given a post running housing policy

The Guardian - UK

Labour should be ‘less tribal’, says Keir Starmer after Elphicke defection

Party leader welcomes MP in Dover speech as he announces plan to replace Rwanda scheme with new border security unit

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OPINION - Should the Tories be relieved Natalie Elphicke didn't defect to Reform?

Well, that was unexpected. Natalie Elphicke, until a few hours ago the Conservative MP for Dover, has defected to the Labour Party. In a bid to amp up the drama, the whole thing happened moments before Prime Minister's Questions, as Elphicke crossed the floor to take her seat behind Keir Starmer on…

Evening Standard

Dan Poulter’s defection won’t fix an unequal NHS

The health service took a turn for the worse under David Cameron and Keir Starmer has said nothing of improving the nurses’ lot

The Guardian - UK

Tory rebels plan 100-day ‘policy blitz’ if local elections are disaster for party

Worried MPs have concocted five-point plan of quick measures aimed at showing that the party cares about public’s priorities

The Guardian - UK

Tory rebels to launch 100-day policy blitz with aim of pressuring Rishi Sunak out of No 10

PM faces tough week after MP defects to Labour

Evening Standard

MP’s defection reflects ‘disillusionment’ of Tory voters, says Wes Streeting

Shadow health secretary said Dan Poulter’s defection showed he believed ‘only Labour can be trusted with the NHS’

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election amid record low poll rating

Prime minister says he is not distracted by poor personal ratings as rebel MPs are said to be plotting to oust him after local elections

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Dan Poulter and the failing Conservative government

The former Tory health minister has defected to Labour over the crisis in the NHS and has rightly called for an early election

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The Guardian - UK

I am resigning from the Tory party and crossing the floor. Only Labour wants to restore our NHS

As an MP and psychiatrist, I see the burden that a service near breaking point takes on patients, their families and healthcare colleagues, writes Dan Poulter

The Guardian - UK

Top Tory MP defects to Labour in fury at NHS crisis

Ex-health minister Dan Poulter, who also works as a hospital doctor, says Conservatives have become ‘nationalist party of the right’

The Guardian - UK

Bereaved families angered by Tory MP’s second job at troubled NHS trust

Critics say by working for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust, Dr Dan Poulter cannot hold it to account effectively

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Morgan signals its EV future with experimental XP-1 plug-in three-wheeler

Maker of British sports cars, Morgan Motor Company, reveals its XP-1 electric three-wheeler.

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The Independent UK

Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance

Dealers and users could face jail time and unlimited fines under new measures which are expected to come into force by the end of the year.

The Independent UK

Onshore power will not blight countryside says Dowden, amid unease over pylons

The Deputy Prime Minister said ‘trade-offs’ would have to be made as the Government tries to speed up the building of new lines.

Daily Mirror

Tories raking in money from private health firms as NHS is on its knees

A number of high ranking and wealthy Conservative party members have links to private health care companies which, in turn, are profiting from the current NHS crisis

The Guardian - UK

I’m a former Tory minister and a doctor – and I say give striking nurses a better pay deal

NHS workers in Scotland have been offered close to 8%. Surely their colleagues in England deserve as much, says Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich and a former health minister

The Guardian - UK

Nurses will step up strikes unless pay offer improved, NHS official warns

NHS Employers boss says strikes next month likely to be for longer and to affect more trusts if dispute continues

The Guardian - UK

Coffey’s ‘ultra-libertarian’ health stance risks lives, Tory ex-minister warns

MP and doctor Dan Poulter says health secretary’s ideas over ‘nanny statism’ are preventing action on obesity and smoking

The Guardian - UK

I’m a Tory MP, but I think Thérèse Coffey is putting ideology above the nation’s health

The libertarian health secretary is in danger of casting herself as unwilling to tackle smoking and obesity, says NHS doctor Dan Poulter

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