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Boris Johnson's Government is on high alert for potential defections to Labour by 'Red Wall' Tory MPs worried about losing their seats at the next election.
Last week a bombshell Mail on Sunday poll showed there had been a mid-term crash in support in the 57 former Labour and marginal seats gained by the Tories in 2019.
The news that the Prime Minister had entered the New Year 16 points behind Labour saw 'Red Wallers' scrambling for ideas to keep constituents onside.
Talk immediately turned to submitting letters of no-confidence in the Prime Minister amid fears he is becoming a drag on their fortunes.
Now party whips are concerned that some of them might attempt a 'chicken run' to a safe Labour seat – or switch sides in the same seat.
Boris Johnson's Government is on high alert for potential defections to Labour by 'Red Wall' Tory MPs worried about losing their seats at the next election. Last week a bombshell Mail on Sunday poll showed there had been a mid-term crash in support in the 57 former Labour and marginal seats gained by the Tories in 2019
Voting records show that in this parliamentary session, 15 Tory MPs representing former Labour strongholds or marginals have voted against the Conservatives on five or more occasions. Among them are Dehenna Davison (left), MP for Bishop Auckland; Lee Anderson (right), MP for Ashfield; Mark Jenkinson, MP
