Labour accused of 'control-freakery' over candidate selections

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Members say longlists made by NEC in case of snap election are skewed and undemocratic

Labour members and councillors across the country have accused the party of skewing the selection of candidates in safe seats where the incumbent MP is retiring or has resigned.

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