Tory Defection: A Problem for Labour?

Newsnight Season 45 Episode 89

Overview:
Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to the Labour Party today. So why are some Labour MPs unhappy?

Genre : News

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Release Date : 2024-05-08

Duration : 42 menit

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