Chris Davies becomes the latest Tory to switch parties, citing concerns over the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis and its nastiness.
Sunak’s troubles are mounting as another Conservative MP has joined Labour, citing concerns over the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis and its nastiness.
Chris Davies, the MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, announced his defection in a letter to Boris Johnson, in which he said that he could no longer support the government’s failed policies and its lack of compassion.
Davies’s defection is a further blow to Sunak, who is already facing calls to resign from within his own party. It comes just a week after David Davis, the former Brexit secretary, resigned from government, also citing concerns over the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
In his letter to Johnson, Davies said that he had struggled for some time with his decision to leave the Conservative Party, but that he could no longer in good conscience continue to support the government.
He said that he was deeply concerned about the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis, which he said was causing real hardship to people in his constituency.
He also said that he was dismayed by the government’s nastiness and its attacks on those who are most vulnerable.
Davies’s defection is a significant blow to Sunak, who is already facing calls to resign from within his own party. It comes just a week after David Davis, the former Brexit secretary, resigned from government, also citing concerns over the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
It is unclear whether Davies’s defection will trigger a wave of resignations from other Conservative MPs. However, it is clear that Sunak is facing a growing challenge to his leadership.
Key points
- Chris Davies has joined Labour, citing concerns over the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis and its nastiness.
- Davies’s defection is a further blow to Sunak, who is already facing calls to resign from within his own party.
- It is unclear whether Davies’s defection will trigger a wave of resignations from other Conservative MPs.
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