'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke
Listen now
Description
Following the defection of the Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise move and whether it could have been handled differently by Sir Keir Starmer.  They also talk about Beth's interview with the former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and his warnings about Reform UK.  Plus, how significant was the defeat of former Conservative mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street? Beth and Jess were both there to tell the story.  And they answer a question on Labour and the Muslim vote, and what the party can do to restore confidence and trust.     Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.   
More Episodes
Beth, Ruth and Harriet work out what Donald Trump’s second presidency will mean for the UK as they debrief the American election.     They heard from one of Theresa May’s advisors who had to deal with Trump when he was last in the White House and Harriet offers advice to Sir Keir Starmer.     She...
Published 11/07/24
Published 11/07/24
Kemi Badenoch is the new leader of the Conservative Party.    How will she rebuild the party? How controversial will she be as leader of the opposition? And what does she mean when she says it's time to "tell the truth"?    Beth, Ruth and Harriet bring you their reaction to the news in a special...
Published 11/02/24