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One leftwing MP quipped: ‘I think even this one would have strained the generosity of spirit of John the Baptist’

Sir Keir Starmer faced a backlash from the Left wing of his party after welcoming defecting Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to the Labour benches.

MP says many in party think rightwing Tory defector is ‘vile’, while shadow minister says: ‘Are we welcoming Farage next week?’

Sir Keir Starmer declined to comment on Natalie Elphicke's past remarks about Charlie Elphicke's conviction for sexually assaulting two women.

What attracted Sir Keir Starmer to a Brexiteer MP who hates migrants and trade unions?

Natalie Elphicke's defection has sparked a backlash in Labour due to her record of previous controversies and rows.

The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, enjoyed a victory lap at PMQs on Wednesday, taunting the prime minister after a series of significant Conservative setbacks in last week's local elections.

Rishi Sunak warned Sir Keir Starmer he can be “as cocky as he likes” after the local election results, but when it comes to a general election “it is policy that counts”.

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke joined Labour just ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, where Sir Keir Starmer pressed Rishi Sunak on migration.

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke joined Labour just ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, where Sir Keir Starmer pressed Rishi Sunak on migration.

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke joined Labour just ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, where Sir Keir Starmer pressed Rishi Sunak on migration.

Keir Starmer asked Rishi Sunak at PMQs whether he's desperate to go back to California after his neighbours in North Yorkshire - as well as in Southampton and London - voted Labour

Watch as Rishi Sunak faces Sir Keir Starmer in Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 8 May.

MP Natalie Elphicke has ditched the Tories to join the Labour Party, blasting Rishi Sunak’s “broken promises” and “chaotic Government”.

MP Natalie Elphicke has ditched the Tories to join the Labour Party, blasting Rishi Sunak’s “broken promises” and “chaotic Government”.

Chris Webb took his seat in the Commons on Tuesday, five days after winning the Blackpool South by-election

Trade unions leaders want to go through policy with party leader after warning there should be no watering down of pledges

Labour getting the balance at work right is important when wages, living standards and futures are at stake - so the party needs to stick with the New Deal for Working People

Chris Webb has been sworn in as the new MP for Blackpool South following his by-election victory.