Labour MPs in talks to join Greens but seek re-election guarantees

Mar 11th 2026

Leftwing Labour MPs are discussing switching to the Greens but want formal guarantees of reselection and electoral support, while the Greens say talks are ongoing and no defections are confirmed.

Several Labour MPs have held talks with the Green party about defecting, Greens sources say.

Articles

Labour, Green party and Reform make final pitch to voters in Gorton and Denton – as it happened www.theguardian.com
Several Labour MPs in talks with Greens about defecting to the party, sources say www.theguardian.com