Lee Anderson's defection reveals the "chaos engulfing the Tory party", says Jonathan Ashworth

The transcript discusses the internal chaos within the Tory party, highlighting Rishi Sunak's weak leadership and the government's inability to address key issues like taxes and the NHS. It debates the need for a by-election in Ashfield due to broken promises and economic failures. The upcoming general election presents a choice between continued Tory governance and Labour's plans to improve living standards and the NHS. The Labour Party remains united under Keir Starmer, dismissing claims of MPs defecting to the Reform Party.

How does the speaker characterize the Labour Party's position in relation to the Tory government?

What are the key issues the speaker believes will influence the next election?