READ MORE: <\/strong> Furious by-election row as Lib Dems and Labour trade bitter blows<\/strong><\/p>\n Ms Soubry\u2019s letter said she\u2019s \u201chad enough of the decline of our country. A decline in living standards; in values, in hope\u201d.<\/p>\n It said: “While the Conservative Party has departed from our values, Labour has embraced them.\u201d<\/p>\n She argued Labour\u2019s candidate was a \u201cstrong, honest and local candidate\u201d who \u201cputs decency and integrity at the heart of everything\u201d.<\/p>\n A senior Tory source has now blasted the former Tory MP, saying she \u201chasn\u2019t been a Conservative for a very long time and probably never really was\u201d.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n They described her attempts to overturn the Brexit referendum as \u201cdisgraceful\u201d and said Sir Keir Starmer\u2019s Remainer party is, therefore, a perfect fit for her.<\/p>\n The source said: “Her disgraceful attempts to overturn the Brexit referendum after being elected on a manifesto promising to respect it tells you everything you need to know about this shouty has-been.<\/p>\n \u201cShe will be well at home in Sir Keir\u2019s party given her past dishonesty and Euro fanaticism.\u201d<\/p>\n It was also noted that the letter fails to mention Rishi Sunak by name, suggesting the Labour Party doesn\u2019t believe the Prime Minister is a vote-loser on the doorstep.<\/p>\n Voters will head to the polls on Thursday to decide on a replacement MP for Nadine Dorries, who resigned in August.<\/p>\n The vote is happening concurrently with a second by-election in Tamworth, where Chris Pincher stepped down after an investigation into his groping allegations.<\/p>\n The Tories have been warned by top polling guru Sir John Curtice that they must hold at least one of the two seats in order to keep the flame of hope alive for the next General Election.<\/p>\n Labour\u2019s Alistair Strathern must overcome Ms Dorries\u2019s 24,664 majority in order to win the seat.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/139\/590x\/secondary\/5016974.jpg?r=1697548585065\")
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