Trade unions vow to fight return to electoral college voting system, which gives MPs more say

Labour is set to reignite a major row over how it selects its party leader, with a vote expected on a return to the system that hands MPs more power.

Keir Starmer outlined plans for a return of an electoral college system to his shadow cabinet on Tuesday. The plans have been fiercely opposed by trade unions including Unite and TSSA, which have said they will fight them on the conference floor.

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