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Conservative Lawmaker Defects To Labour Amid Government Criticism

Labour leader Keir Starmer, left, shakes hands with former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke in his parliamentary office in the House of Commons, London, Wednesday May 8, 2024. British Prime Minister R

A Conservative lawmaker, representing the constituency of Dover in southern England, has crossed the floor of the House of Commons to join the Labour Party. This move comes as a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government, which has been labeled as 'tired and chaotic' by the defector.

The defection of the lawmaker, who was previously considered to be on the right of the Conservative Party, underscores growing discontent within the ruling party. Criticisms have been directed at the government's handling of issues such as migrant crossings and border security.

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