Nadine Dorries told to stand down by minister as she's accused of 'taking voters for a ride'

Wednesday, 9 August 2023
A government minister has called for "absentee" Tory MP Nadine Dorries to officially resign, saying her constituents are not being properly represented - while a Labour MP has said the Conservative is "taking voters for a ride".

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