Starmer ditches key part of plan to change Labour leader selection rules

Plan to return to electoral college for choosing new leaders dropped after resistance from party members and unions

Keir Starmer has abandoned one of the most controversial aspects of his plans to change how the party selects its leaders, but will seek to bring in changes to significantly toughen selection of leadership candidates.

Starmer ditched plans to return to the electoral college after resistance from Labour party members and trade unions.

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