A group of Labour MPs are discussing plans to split from the party and set up a centrist political group in opposition to Jeremy Corbyn.

One Labour MP, who is among those discussing the move, told The Times that such a split was inevitable but not imminent.

“There is an incredible amount of unhappiness that has led to these conversations,” they said. “It is not just Corbyn’s position on Brexit, it’s Venezuela, antisemitism, immigration, asylum. Then there is the sense that anyone who is not a purist is going to get thrown out of the party before the next election anyway. I think we’re all looking to the next set of Commons Brexit votes at the moment. That is the main focus of our