Conservative MPs accuse colleagues of 'gaming the system' with attempts to move to safe seats

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A list of MPs who risk losing their seats due to boundary changes has been drawn up to give them a chance at a different seat, but some argue they are abusing the system and are simply moving to a safer seat.

Conservative MPs defending slim majorities have accused colleagues of"gaming the system" to try and move to safer seats and maximise their chances of keeping their jobs.

Around 15 parliamentarians have applied to be declared"displaced" due to upcoming changes to constituency boundaries.

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