Calls for Keir Starmer to Stop Purge of Labour Leftwingers

Keir Starmer is under pressure to stop what critics call a 'purge' of Labour leftwingers. High-profile figures like Diane Abbott claim unfair deselection. Starmer denies responsibility, attributing decisions to the NEC.

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces intense pressure to end what critics call a 'purge' of leftwing members ahead of next week's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

High-profile figures, such as Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen, claim they have been unfairly deselected.

Abbott, supported by Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner, insists on running again despite being barred.

Starmer has denied orchestrating these selections, attributing the decisions to the NEC.

Internal disputes have diverted focus from Labour’s campaign against the Tory party.