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Jeremy Corbyn formalises independent run in Islington North with appeal to Labour loyalists

Former Labour leader also reaffirms his strong backing for veteran ally Diane Abbott

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024

Jeremy Corbyn officially stands as independent candidate after Labour explusion

The 74-year-old veteran socialist was joined by comedian Rob Delaney and local residents in Islington

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Assa Samake-Roman: Purge of Labour’s left shows UK desperately needs electoral reform

IT’S been nearly a week since Labour’s selection process erupted into controversy, and what many initially predicted would fade from memory has…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

Faiza Shaheen has been badly let down by Labour – as have voters

Letters: Readers reflect on the treatment of the blocked Labour candidate and wonder what it means for the direction of the party

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

Campaign catchup: Farage running, Starmer bombing, Sunak sinking

In today’s newsletter: Our daily election round-up launches with Nigel Farage’s unerring ability to force everyone to talk about him

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

Labour NEC to confirm Diane Abbott reselection despite ‘lies’ tweet

Sources say north London MP, who deleted post about Keir Starmer, will be approved as election candidate on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

Diane Abbott accuses Keir Starmer of lying in swiftly deleted tweet

The veteran Labour MP accused Sir Keir of being dishonest in claiming that he has “more respect for Diane than she probably realises”

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024

Will Diane Abbott stand as a Labour MP in the general election?

The veteran politician has revealed she intends to run for Labour after row over her candidacy

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2024

Diane Abbott to be 'rubber-stamped' to stand as Labour MP in London amid 'more lies from Starmer' row

Ms Abbott is expected to be confirmed as Labour’s candidate for Hackney North and Stoke Newington on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2024

Starmer? Sunak? Millions know they are different but still feel alienated. Ignore that at your peril

There is no point scolding people who refuse to be part of what feels like a political monoculture, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024