NORTH West Lib Dem MEP Sajjad Karim has announced this morning he's defecting to the Conservatives.
He told Sky News: "Two years ago David Cameron described himself as a Liberal Conservative and that's very much how I see myself.
"But I needed to be convinced that he could change his party and now I am.
"David Cameron's recent speech on immigration was incredibly impressive - sensible, rational and positive. It persuaded me that he is a leader who has changed his party and will change this country.
"I'm afraid that the Liberal Democrats have lost their way and are no longer a serious force in politics."
This is quite a coup for the Tories as Karim, despite his short spell in office (since 2004) has become quite high-profile.
Some commentators reckon this could be the start of more defections. More comment here.
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