Wes Streeting has told The Independent that he has personally spoken to Tory MPs who are considering defecting to Labour because of the “division and incompetence” in Rishi Sunak’s government.
But the shadow health secretary insisted that Labour will not take just any Tory MP.
Referencing Mr Sunak’s predecessor’s short term in office, he noted: “If Liz Truss were to want to cross the floor, and I don’t imagine she would, I would rather take the lettuce.”
Given a desire for a vonc and to force an election. When it comes to tory mps stepping down at the next election. I doubt labour will reject any atm. As reducing tory support in such a vote. Would be a priority.