Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Labour MPs turn on each other in debate ahead of Makerfield by-election

  • Lisa Nandy criticised fellow Labour MP Clive Lewis for displaying "breathtaking arrogance" during a debate on Peston.
  • The disagreement arose after Lewis stated that the Labour party in Makerfield was "toxic".
  • Nandy, who resides in Wigan, challenged Lewis, pointing out that he had never visited the Makerfield constituency.
  • She accused him of arrogance for commenting on a community he had no direct experience with.
  • The exchange took place ahead of the upcoming Makerfield by-election , scheduled for 18 June.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.