Ailbhe interviews the Bury South MP Christian Wakeford, who dramatically defected from the Tories to Labour at the height of partygate.

They talk about why he did it, what the reaction has been from friends as well as new colleagues, and how the whips threaten new MPs.

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Why Christian Wakeford crossed the floor