Labour party conference will vote for reselection, says Chris Williamson

Controversial plans that would make it easier for Labour members to deselect sitting MPs are likely to be passed at the party conference next week with the backing of Unite and other unions, a key ally of Jeremy Corbyn has predicted.The claim, which will alarm MPs already worried about being purged, was made by the Corbynite MP Chris Williamson at a party meeting last month, a recording of which has been passed to the Observer.The issue of whether conference will back what is called “manda