Labour figures call for candidates to step aside for Greens in two seats

Former policy chief among signatories to letter asking candidates to stand down in Brighton Pavilion and Isle of WightLabour’s former policy chief has called on Jeremy Corbyn to stand down candidates in two key constituencies in order to help the Greens defeat the Conservatives and boost their hopes elsewhere.Jon Cruddas has teamed up with MPs, including the former shadow cabinet member Clive Lewis, peers and campaigners such as Neal Lawson and Billy Bragg to issue the demand through a let