Labour MPs are plotting to oust Sir Keir Starmer, reports suggest, even as the Prime Minister has welcomed rebellious backbenchers back into the fold.

The new intake of Labour parliamentarians are among those said to be discussing the mechanics of a future coup, according to the i Paper.

It comes amid despair about the party’s poll ratings and discontent that the Government may break Labour’s manifesto promise not to raise income tax.

At the same time, Labour has restored the whip to four MPs who led the charge in rebelling against the Government’s plans to reform benefits.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell had the whip suspended in July.

They are all understood to have returned to the Parliamentary Labour Party after discussions with chief whip J

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