MP Natalie Elphicke, who recently switched allegiance from the Conservative Party to Labour, has issued an apology for previous comments she made in support of her ex-husband, Charlie Elphicke, after his conviction for sexual assault. The apology comes amidst her controversial move to Labour, which has stirred mixed reactions among her new party colleagues.
Charlie Elphicke, the former MP for Dover and Natalie Elphicke’s predecessor was convicted in 2020 for sexually assaulting two women and was subsequently sentenced to two years in prison. Natalie Elphicke had initially defended him, describing him as “an easy target” due to his attractiveness, which drew significant criticism and concern from various quarters, including Labour MPs.
