Why Christian Wakeford crossed the floor

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Ailbhe interviews the Bury South MP Christian Wakeford, who dramatically defected from the Tories to Labour at the height of partygate.  They talk about why he did it, what the reaction has been from friends as well as new colleagues, and how the whips threaten new MPs.  If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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