A Tory MP and former health minister has defected to Labour in a huge blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Dr Dan Poulter, a working medic, has quit Rishi Sunak’s party saying it is “failing” on the NHS.
Wes Streeting said on social media site X: “Proud to welcome Dr Dan Poulter MP to the @UKLabour Party.
“As a frontline clinician, he’s seen the damage that 14 years of Conservative government have done to our NHS.
“Delighted to have his support and look forward to working with him, especially on mental health reform.”
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