MP says many in party think rightwing Tory defector is ‘vile’, while shadow minister asks: ‘Are we welcoming Farage next week?’
Keir Starmer is facing shadow cabinet anger for welcoming into his party a rightwing Conservative MP who has repeatedly attacked Labour over migration.to the Labour party at prime minister’s questions and said the Conservatives were “failing to keep our borders safe and secure”.with a broadside against Sunak, saying that under his leadership the Tories had become “a byword for incompetence and division” and had abandoned the centre ground.
Another shadow minister said: “Logically or politically, we didn’t need this … I worry that they’ll not have done sufficient due diligence on her.” They added: “Her hard-right views are a big red line too. Are we welcoming Nigel Farage next week?” Critics pointed to Elphicke’s comments on migration and strident criticism of Labour’s policies. A year ago she wrote an article for thecalling Starmer “Sir Softie” and accusing Labour of wanting “open borders”. She wrote: “Not only have Labour got no plan of their own to tackle illegal immigration, they simply do not want to.
A former shadow minister said: “Many of us didn’t fight Momentum only to see our leader welcome Reform in the front door.”Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersAnother source of controversy is Elphicke’s record of defending her former husband, Charlie Elphicke, whom she succeeded as MP for Dover after he was suspended from the Conservative party over sexual assault allegations.
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