Former Labour shadow chancellor Chris Leslie has warned that the "hard left" is trying to take over the Labour Party, as he criticised leader Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet reshuffle. <br />The MP told the Daily Politics there was a "natural impetus among the hard left who want to tighten their control" and to "sideline moderate voices when they have the chance to do so". <br />He also criticised the sacking of former shadow culture secretary Michael Dugher, suggesting it was because Mr Dugher "dared to have different views" from the leadership. <br />Shadow women and equalities minister Cat Smith said Mr Corbyn was "within his right" to choose who was in his top team. <br />She said he wanted to "realign" the shadow cabinet so it was a better match with the party.
