Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting has revealed that more Tory MPs are contemplating defection to the opposition party, following former Conservative Natalie Elphicke's move. Labour is engaging in talks with these potential defectors, with Streeting emphasizing that they would not accept just any MP. Labour leader Keir Starmer expressed openness to 'reasonably minded' MPs joining but suggested Nigel Farage would be unlikely to join.
Wes Streeting has said he has spoken to more Tory MPs who are considering defecting to Labour ⬇️ https://t.co/xlZzkwd89z
'How far are you prepared to stretch, is Nigel Farage welcome in this new Labour Party?' @AnushkaAsthana asks after ex-Tory MP Natalie Elphicke joined. 'I think [Farage] is the last person that'd want to join', says @Keir_Starmer adding that 'reasonably minded' MPs are welcome https://t.co/TGWyUZZxKc
🗣️Labour in talks with more Tory MPs about defecting, says Wes Streeting https://t.co/c6bnekG8z7
Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting said he has spoken to more Tories considering a defection to the opposition but insisted the party would not accept just any MP after former Conservative Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor ✍: PA Political Staff https://t.co/mcWthjrnmW
INDEPENDENT: More Tory MPs want to defect says Labour as panic grips party #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/tWV1htApJj