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BBC
[Left-wing activist Owen Jones
says he has cancelled his Labour membership
and is urging voters to back Green or
independent candidates instead.
The Guardian columnist has been a vocal critic
of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

In an article for the newspaper,
he said a new initiative was being launched
to raise money for candidates
"seeking transformative policies".

The Labour Party has been approached
for comment.

Mr Jones said "those who believe in
real change from the Tories' bankrupt model
should vote for Green or independent candidates".
He said a new group would be raising money
to support such candidates.

Mr Jones said he had always campaigned
for the party's candidates in local,
national and European elections.]