Richard Burgon, Ian Byrne, Imran Hussain and Rebecca Long-Bailey were among seven Labour MPs who were suspended from the parliamentary party in July.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch also challenged Sir Keir Starmer over oil and gas projects in the North Sea.

The Red Devils’ future was thrown into question during a torrid pre-season in which a stalled takeover saw their stars placed on the transfer list.