'The only cure is a Labour government': Tory MP and doctor Dan Poulter defects over NHS 'chaos'

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Conservative MP and former health minister Dan Poulter has defected to Labour in frustration at the worsening NHS crisis.

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Published 2 weeks ago -  02:17
Starmer welcomes Poulter to Labour after defection over NHS
Labour leader Keir Starmer has welcomed Dan Poulter to his party, saying his defection speaks for many Tory voters. Mr Poulter, who is also a doctor, said he is unable to provide NHS patients with quality treatment due to the Tory's mismanagement of the health service. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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