Though there's still a few years left until our next General Election, the Green Party renaissance will give Sir Keir some food for thought.

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The project is expected to provide a £50bn boost to the economy.

People will “only get through this winter with the aid of Government money”, he insisted – accusing politicians at Westminster of “glossing over” the problem.

With two by-elections scheduled for Thursday, tactical voting against the Tories is being encouraged for both seats by campaigners.