David Lammy has written a letter calling for the FA to enable a ground share at Wembley between Spurs and Chelsea.

The MP for Tottenham and London sees the idea as a “common sense” solution to both clubs’ possible need for a temporary home in the 2017-18 Premier League season.

Spurs have been consulting fans recently on their matchday experiences as they prepare for a season away from White Hart Lane during the construction of their new 61,000-seater home.

Milton Keynes has repeatedly been rumoured to be an option with strong fan opposition to the 50-mile move and supporters favouring the use of the national stadium at Wembley.

In his letter to FA Chairman Greg Dyke, Mr Lammy writes: “There is a significant difference between Spurs moving across north London to Wembley for one season and moving the 50 miles to Milton Keynes. I would therefore ask you and your team to do all you can to help Spurs stay in London.

“It has been reported in the media in recent days that Chelsea are also interested in playing their home games at Wembley during the 2017-18 season. While this somewhat complicates the situation, there is an obvious solution - which is to allow both clubs to ground-share at Wembley for the course of that season.

“I would politely request that you do all you can to ensure a positive outcome to this situation, whereby both clubs are allowed to use Wembley while they redevelop their respective stadia.

“It is my view that it would be a failure of common sense if an arrangement along these lines cannot be reached. I would also be grateful if you could reassure me, given the FA’s statutory duty to give fair and equitable treatment to every club, that no club will be given more favourable treatment than any other during this process.”

The letter comes just days after Tottenham Hotspur announced new revamped plans for the stadium including an increased capacity to 61,000 and the hosting of several NFL games every year.