Divisions in the Labour Party between supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and those less-enamoured of the party leader have emerged in Worcester.

Former Labour MP for the city, Mike Foster, who served in parliament from 1997 to 2010, has been campaigning in the city ahead of local elections in May.

But not everyone appreciates his efforts. Including some senior members of his own party.

Mr Foster tweeted a picture of himself canvassing in Worcester along with Warndon councillor Jo Hodges, and two others.He wrote: “Apparently local branch Chair in Worcester CLP doesn't want me door knocking in the city. Not pure enough for her liking. Message to Elaine Donnelly, I've been knocking doors for @UKLabour for 39 years, u won't drive me away. #OffYouTrot”

The former MP, who is not a huge fan of Mr Corbyn, was referring to the chair of the local north Worcester constituency branch Elaine Donnelly.

He had seen a conversation in a private Facebook group for Worcester Labour party members.The Worcester News has seen a screengrab of a conversation in the group where Ms Donnelly writes of Mr Foster: “I have no idea why he keeps on turning up in Worcester. His presence puts several people off. We really are in the doldrums.

“Unless he thinks he can recruit locally.” The last comment is followed by a ‘crying with laughter’ emoji.

Mr Foster said: “It doesn’t seem to be candidates themselves who don’t want me knocking on doors for them - they seem to be very welcoming – it’s some others in the party. If they think they’re going to drive me out they’ve got the wrong man.”

The Worcester News has attempted to contact both Ms Donnelly and the chairman of the Worcester CLP Ian Craigan for comment.

They were both unavailable for comment.