Conservatives pledge not to enter any electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby, desperate deal’

The row came after the Conservatives were punished by voters in last week’s local elections

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The Conservatives have pledged not to enter any electoral pacts with other political parties after being told by Labour to rule out a “grubby, desperate deal” for power.

Rishi Sunak’s press secretary had refused to rule out entering a coalition government with rivals despite the Prime Minister accusing Sir Keir Starmer of “plotting” to team up with others.

She declined to “speculate” on the outcome of the next general election after being asked if Mr Sunak could form a pact with the DUP or other parties.