{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6b2fc9ba-b9b7-4b7a-b980-e0024facd926/61f7b04e46bfd2001244eb5f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Christian Wakeford crossed the floor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9f75c1a8cbe0c083cee79/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Ailbhe interviews the Bury South MP Christian Wakeford, who dramatically defected from the Tories to Labour at the height of partygate.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you have a question for You Ask Us, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk</a></p>","author_name":"The New Statesman"}