Several Labour MPs in talks with Greens about defecting to the party, sources say

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Peter Walker Senior political correspondentMarch 12, 2026 at 04:45 PM

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Several Labour MPs are reportedly in talks with the Green Party about potentially defecting. Green Party figures confirm these discussions, noting that some Labour MPs are seeking assurances of electoral support and re-selection in their constituencies. The MPs considering a switch are reportedly on the left of the Labour party and face electoral challenges from the Greens. Dissatisfaction with Labour's current leadership and the Green Party's recent electoral successes are cited as factors driving these discussions. While talks are ongoing, no defections are imminent, and the Green Party's decentralized structure makes guaranteeing electoral support challenging.

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Reform UK 30% Denton 30% Gorton 30% United Kingdom 40% Wales 40% Hannah Spencer 40% Keir Starmer ×250% Zack Polanski ×370% Green Party ×990% Labour Party ×1290%

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