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Tory MP Christian Wakeford defects to Labour saying Boris Johnson 'incapable of leadership'

Bury South MP Christian Wakeford, who was only elected to the 'Red Wall' seat in 2019, has abandoned the Tories for Labour in a seismic move as the Prime Minister faces a possible vote of no confidence

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2022

Christian Wakeford: Tory MP defects to Labour moments before PMQs

Wakeford accuses PM of ‘disgraceful’ leadership in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Conservative MP defects to Labour saying Boris is incapable of leadership

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed MP Christian Wakeford’s defection

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2022

'Too weak to lead' Keir Starmer renews call for Boris Johnson to step down as Prime Minister

The Labour leader said he doesn't care which Conservative leader he faces in a general election as he renewed calls for Boris Johnson to resign.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2022

Starmer reveals Gary Neville told him he was ‘not being strong enough’

Former Manchester United star Neville had talks with Sir Keir Starmer over coronavirus restrictions.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Keir Starmer says he broke no Covid rules with office beer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has refused to apologise over images of him drinking beer in an office at a time when coronavirus rules banned indoor socialising.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2022

Keir Starmer won't apologise for beer photo saying Tories 'dragging everyone into gutter'

The Labour leader accused the Tories of 'trying to drag everyone into the gutter' and said he had broken no rules

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2022

Starmer refuses to apologise, insisting he broke no Covid rules over office beer

The Labour leader faced accusations of hypocrisy after calling for Boris Johnson’s resignation over a No 10 lockdown drinks party.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Sir Keir explains why he ate takeaway with others in office during lockdown

“We didn’t break any rules, we were working in the office and we stopped for a takeaway.”

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2022

BBC calls licence decision ‘disappointing’ after Nadine Dorries confirms two-year fee freeze – as it happened

Culture secretary rebuked by Speaker for tweeting announcement on Sunday as BBC says decision will impact on programming

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022