Labour MPs want party to back Lib Dems against Zac Goldsmith

Labour should not put up a candidate to oppose Zac Goldsmith in a by-election to stand the best chance of "kicking him out of parliament", three of the party's MPs have said. The election battle will come down to a straight fight between Mr Goldsmith and the Liberal Democrats, who had previously held the seat and who are popular in the area. Theresa May has said she will not field a Conservative candidate against Mr Goldsmith, who is standing as an independent.