Stride criticises Logan's defection, says Labour lacks plan
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Stride criticises Logan's defection, says Labour lacks plan
Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, described Mark Logan’s defection to Labour as "sad." However, he emphasised that Mr Logan’s letter explaining his decision did not mention any policies that attracted him to Labour.
Stride argued that this is indicative of a Labour Party that "frankly has no plan." Report by Covellm.
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