Labour’s left had an excellent election

Party’s most prominent lefties were returned with increased majorities.

One of the notable trends from this election is that Labour’s left-wing MPs performed disproportionately well. Not one of the 13 members of the Socialist Campaign Group lost his or her seat, and several increased their share of the vote, against expectations.

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George Eaton is the New Statesman's senior editor (politics). He writes the Morning Call political briefing three times a week and contributes columns, features, interviews and leaders.