Labour has denied claims it’s providing peerages to Labour MPs so that they stand down to create space for Sir Keir Starmer’s chosen candidates.
A variety of left-wing Labour MPs informed The Times they’d be elevated to the House of Lords in the event that they gave up their seats.
But Yvette Cooper, Labour’s shadow dwelling secretary, informed Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips: “No party can do that, it’s not the way the system works.”
The allegation got here after Sir Keir was accused of attempting to eliminate candidates to the left of the get together.
Veteran MP Diane Abbott accused him of “culling” Labour left-wingers after two potential candidates have been blocked from standing.
Former chief Jeremy Corbyn informed Sky News Sir Keir is “clearly intervening” in a “purge” of left-wing candidates.
Ms Cooper added that there’s a “whole process” for an unbiased committee to vet nominations to the Lords so it’s not potential for Sir Keir to vow anyone a seat there.
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