Are there any Tory MPs Labour wouldn’t welcome? | The New Statesman Podcast May 19, 2024 Ukadmin UK Politics </p> <h2>Are there any Tory MPs Labour wouldn’t welcome? </h2> <p> David Gauke, former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, joins the podcast to answer your questions about defection.<br /> We’ve had lots of questions come in this week about defection, prompted by the surprise and somewhat contentious defection of the once Conservative MP for Dover and Deal, Natalie Elphicke, to Labour last week.<br /> Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined in the studio by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor at the New Statesman, and down the line by David Gauke, former Conservative MP for South West Hertfordshire and New Statesman columnist.<br /> Read: Do Tory defections to Labour herald a realignment?<br /> The New Statesman brings you unrivalled analysis of of the latest UK and international politics. On our YouTube channel you’ll find insight on the top news and global current affairs stories, as well as insightful interviews with politicians, advisers and leading political thinkers, to help you understand the political and economic forces shaping the world.<br /> With regular contributions from our writers including Political Editor Andrew Marr and Anoosh Chakelian – host of the New Statesman podcast – we’ll help you understand the world of politics and global affairs from Westminster to Washington and beyond.<br /> Credit to : The New Statesman </p> <p>
