Despondent Labour MPs are reluctant to campaign in the crucial Gorton and Denton by-election because they fear the party could face an embarrassing defeat amid growing concerns over Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
Sir Keir’s MPs are under strict instructions to offer their support in the constituency and all of them are expected to campaign at least once in the seat before next months’ vote amid growing fears that Reform UK or the Green Party could snatch the historically safe seat.
