Labour MPs prepare to DEFECT if Andy Burnham fails to oust Keir Starmer from No10

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Labour MPs prepare to DEFECT if Andy Burnham fails to oust Keir Starmer from No10.

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Labour backbenchers have been in discussions with the Greens about switching allegiances should Andy Burnham fail to secure victory in the Makerfield by-election, it is understood.Left-wing MPs initiated contact with Zack Polanski's party several months ago to explore the possibility of joining.These conversations have been put on hold pending the outcome of the crucial vote on June 18, which Mr Burnham hopes will provide his springboard to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the premiership.MPs on the party's left flank believe a victory for the Greater Manchester Mayor would steer Labour towards policies more aligned with their political outlook.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Current polling suggests Labour holds a slender three percentage point advantage over Reform in the constituency, with right-wing support fragmented between Nigel Farage's party, the Conservatives and Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain.Two former ministers have predicted Sir Keir will be forced from Downing Street...

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