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Starmer welcomes Poulter to Labour after defection over NHS

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Starmer welcomes Poulter to Labour after defection over NHS

Starmer welcomes Poulter to Labour after defection over NHS

Labour leader Keir Starmer has welcomed Dan Poulter to his party, saying his defection speaks for many Tory voters.

Mr Poulter, who is also a doctor, said he is unable to provide NHS patients with quality treatment due to the Tory's mismanagement of the health service.

Report by Alibhaiz.

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