Karl Turner (pictured), the MP for Kingston upon Hull East, told The Mail on Sunday he had made it clear to the Prime Minister that 'being principled did not make me mentally ill'.
Sharon Graham, the Unite general secretary, said Labour was not prepared for an 'angry' backlash from voters in contests across England, Scotland and Wales.
In documents released today national security adviser Jonathan Powell appeared to suggest that Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir's former chief of staff was at fault.