Elphicke’s Labour Authority Leader’s Chilly Welcome to Her Defection

The internal fallout over Natalie Elphicke’s defection continues, with the Labour leader of Dover District Council, Kevin Mills, saying he had reacted with “horror” when he heard she was crossing the floor. Mills said on BBC Radio 5 Live that she should have stood down as an MP instead:

“Well I had to check yesterday wasn’t April 1^st when I was told by officers….