Tory MP in surprise defection as he joins LABOUR - 'Can no longer look people in the eye'

A Conservative MP and former minister has crossed the floor and joined Labour.

Dr Dan Poulter said he could "no longer look people in the eye" and has called for an immediate general election.

The MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, who works part time as a doctor, said that Conservatives were no longer focused on public services.

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