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Tory whips allegedly tried to smear Christian Wakeford after defection

Exclusive: Allegations emerge of attempts to spread rumours about Bury South MP minutes after he crossed floor

The Guardian - UK

'Disgusting': Radcliffe reacts to claims government blackmailed MP over town's new school

Christian Wakeford says No10 told him he would lose funding for a new school in the town

Manchester Evening News

No 10 resisting investigation into ‘blackmailing’ of Tory critics of PM

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said the allegations should be investigated.

The Independent UK

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Voters blast Tory blackmail claims - 'Messing with kids futures is 'sickening'

Bury South MP Christian Wakeford dramatically quit the Tories to join Labour this week and claimed party enforcers had previously threatened him with losing cash for his constituency. Here's what voters think

Daily Mirror

Emily Sheffield: With Dominic Cummings and Jeremy Hunt waiting to strike, Boris Johnson can’t rest easy

Boris Johnson may have woken in the before-dawn hours yesterday to enjoy a moment of respite. His spirited performance at PMQs had showed the Old Dog had fight in him yet, while Christian Wakeford crossing the floor to Labour had momentarily galvanised his despairing MPs. Even David Davis’s harpoon —…

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister says claims of ‘blackmailing’ MPs should be investigated

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng could not rule out the allegation from a former Tory MP, but said it could be an attempt to ‘discredit’ ministers.

The Independent UK

Tory chiefs 'threatened to scrap new school' if MP backed Marcus Rashford campaign

Rebel Tory MPs were allegedly told they would have constituency funds for vital services blocked or damaging stories about them could be planted in the media. The PM said he had seen no evidence to support the claims

Daily Mirror

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Tory whips accused of intimidating MPs who oppose Boris Johnson

PM optimistic he can overcome a confidence vote as whipping alleged to veer into blackmail

The Guardian - UK

Labour can’t afford to turn its nose up at defectors. To win, it needs them

Christian Wakeford’s journey across the aisle may be hard to swallow. But Keir Starmer still needs to welcome him aboard, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Christian Wakeford: Who is the former Tory MP who defected to Labour?

Former Conservative MP Christian Wakeford defected to Labour on Wednesday as the “Partygate” scandal embroiled Westminster.

Evening Standard

Four key things Labour's Rachel Reeves said in flagship speech on the economy

The Shadow Chancellor slammed the 'f*** business' Prime Minister Boris Johnson and promised to work closely with business bosses - meanwhile she refused to call a by-election in Bury South

Daily Mirror

Defecting Bury MP says he was 'threatened' with funding pull for Radcliffe school if he did not back government

Christian Wakeford said the move made him question his position in the Tory party

Manchester Evening News

Ex-Tory MP who defected to Labour says he faced threat over proposed school

Christian Wakeford crossed the floor in protest at Boris Johnson’s leadership and the row over Downing Street parties.

The Independent UK

Conservatives as the party of business is a ‘distant memory’ – shadow chancellor

Rachel Reeves also accused the Conservatives of being “the party of high taxation because they are the party of low growth”.

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Daily Record

Defector MP claims he was threatened with school funding cut over Boris Johnson row

Christian Wakeford MP, who switched to Labour, said he was told there would be no funding for a new school in his constituency if he did not back the Prime Minister.

The Independent UK

Tory whips threatened to cancel new school if I didn’t vote the right way, says defector MP Christian Wakeford

Other Tory MPs have spoken out about what they characterise as ‘blackmail’

Daily Mirror

Tory defector MP was 'threatened with not getting a school' if he didn't toe the line

Bury South MP Christian Wakeford backed up bombshell claims that Tory critics have been warned they could lose constituency cash for defying Boris Johnson

Manchester Evening News

New Labour MP Christian Wakeford introduced to constituents after ditching Conservatives

The Bury South MP controversially rebelled against his party yesterday

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North West Durham MP Richard Holden says partygate 'will come to a head' after Sue Gray report released

Mr Holden was speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Thursday morning

The Guardian - UK

Tory defector says whips told him to back PM or lose school funds

Christian Wakeford allegation comes as senior Tory urges MPs to report claims of attempted blackmail

Daily Mirror

Labour working to woo more defectors as Tories brace for 'difficult' BYOB party report

Sources warned against an imminent second defection after Christian Wakeford - but confirmed other Tories are unhappy, as reports claim Sue Gray's Downing Street party report will be 'difficult' for the PM's position

The Independent UK

Defection of former Tory MP has ‘calmed nerves’ of those jostling for PM to quit

Christian Wakeford said he refused to ‘defend the indefensible’ over alleged Covid rule breaches.

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP claims No 10 ‘blackmailing’ rebels as Wakeford says funding was threatened before he defected – as it happened

Latest updates: Christian Wakeford says he was threatened with funding loss; William Wragg urges alleged victims to speak to police

Evening Standard

London politics latest news: Tory whips threatened to cut school funding, claims Labour defector

Tory defector Christian Wakeford has claimed that funding for a school in his constituency would be cut if he voted against the Government.

The Guardian - UK

‘It feels a bit ridiculous’: Bury South on Christian Wakeford’s defection to Labour

In Prestwich town centre, voters from across the political spectrum would like to see their MP tested at the polls

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