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'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke

Sky News Friday, 10 May 2024
Following the defection of the Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise move and whether it could have been handled differently by Sir Keir Starmer.
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