Corbyn laments ‘disappointing’ result as Labour leadership wins key NEC vote
The motion, put forward by Ian Murray, said that continuing to withhold the whip from Corbyn was a “deeply divisive act by the leadership of the party."
The motion, put forward by Ian Murray, said that continuing to withhold the whip from Corbyn was a “deeply divisive act by the leadership of the party."
"Can we have a sense of proportion over the PM being given a piece of cake in his own office," Sir Edward Leigh implored.
“Regardless of any report, the Prime Minister clearly needs to resign. He’s lost all credibility.”
"I'll believe Sue Gray is independent if the whole report is released to the country at the same time as Johnson gets his hands on it."
Labour sources have been briefing that a number of Tory backbenchers could follow in the Bury South MP's footsteps.
The Bury South MP said his decision was about more than just partygate and the prime minister’s ‘disgraceful’ behaviour.
Critics of the Bury South's defection have been quick to point to his voting record.
Starmer kicked off PMQs by "warmly welcoming" Wakeford to the Labour benches.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has welcomed Christian Wakeford, the MP for Bury.
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