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The five things you need to know about politics today.
A 'hardening' of the frontbench position, backbenchers think.
Tells his own MPs the PM is 'breathtakingly complacent'
Controversial call to slash role of 'middle class' party members.
John Mann to ask PLP to approve new rules.
'Under Tony Blair MPs were treated like robots .'
'Unfortunately the party and the country will suffer the consequences.'
Three more seats for rank and file on the ruling body.
Party general secretary could also become an elected position as part of radical new plans.
Moderate Labour MPs lament party's election manifesto.