The revelation is made in an online 'blog' on a national Labour Party supporters' website, which charts mass in-fighting among current and former members of the party in the south of Northampton, following Mr Clarke's departure.

The blog features more than 35 pages of arguments, with one Labour Party member claiming the Northampton South group is 'an absolute hell hole' full of people who are either 'inbred or dinosaurs'.

Personal attacks are also launched on a number of key Labour Party members including MP Sally Keeble and borough council group leader, Keith Davies.

Responding to allegations made about him on the blog, Mr Clarke, who is now an independent member of Northampton Borough Council, posted his own 665-word response, outlining his views on why he left the party just before May's local elections.

He said: "What happened was very clear.

"The regional party at the request of individuals in Northampton interfered with the selection process… broke its own rules on all-women shortlists, ignored wrongdoing in other wards, deselected a sitting councillor without his knowledge, reselected him, endorsed three candidates for two seats in the same ward, and then sacked me on the morning of the nominations by text message without any explanation whatsoever."

The former MP goes on to imply a current member of Gordon Brown's cabinet was involved in the matter and discusses how he was questioned by Special Branch for four hours in the investigation into a leaked memo about the Iraq war, which was found in his office.

Responding to claims he 'detests' his former Parliamentary colleague Sally Keeble, he admits he 'does not class her as a friend' and reveals he plans to stand in the next General Election as an independent candidate.

His comments have led to him being classed a 'turncoat' who should be 'ashamed' of his actions by angry party members on the blog, who fear the party will lose the Northampton South seat thanks to 'ego and pomposity'.

The website has caused mass discontent among members of the Labour group in Northampton, who claim the party is now 'pulling together'.

Councillor Davies (Lab, Ecton Brook) said: "While it's disappointing to hear of disgruntled former members raking over old ground, the Labour Party here in Northampton South is looking to the future with confidence… and we'll continue to ensure that the Labour Party is best placed to represent the local community's concerns and aspirations."

But Mrs Keeble refused to be drawn about the comments made about her on the website.

She said: "As it's in Northampton South, I think it's for them to comment on rather than me."

The blog is currently the most popular topic on the website www.labourhome.org