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Jeremy Corbyn MP

Labour MP for Islington North

Pro-Gaza Independent MPs Could Establish A New Formal Grouping In Parliament
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Pro-Gaza Independent MPs Could Establish A New Formal Grouping In Parliament
Shockat Adam, who unseated top Labour figure Jonathan Ashworth to become MP for Leicester South at the General Election, has left open the possibility of a new formal grouping of Independents being established in Parliament.
Lord Davies reviews 'The Searchers'
Books & culture
By Lord Davies of Brixton
Lord Davies reviews 'The Searchers'
Although written in a slightly strained format, Andy Beckett has overall produced an honest and balanced history of Labour’s radical left
Jeremy Corbyn Holds Islington North As Independent MP
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Jeremy Corbyn Holds Islington North As Independent MP
Former Labour leader and independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has held onto his seat in Islington North.
All The Key Seats To Watch On Election Night
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All The Key Seats To Watch On Election Night
With pollsters predicting a heavy defeat for the Conservatives at the General Election, many top Tories are likely to lose their seats – including some which would have been considered 'safe' in previous elections.
Islington Labour Councillor Suspended After Backing Jeremy Corbyn
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Islington Labour Councillor Suspended After Backing Jeremy Corbyn
Islington Labour councillor Phil Graham has been suspended after openly backing independent candidate Jeremy Corbyn on social media today, PoliticsHome understands.
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms He Is Standing As Independent In Islington North
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Jeremy Corbyn Confirms He Is Standing As Independent In Islington North
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that he will stand as an independent candidate in the general election in Islington North.
Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
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Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
Former party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who sits as an independent MP but is still an ordinary Labour member, faces the prospect of being excluded altogether from Labour after accepting a donation from We Deserve Better, PoliticsHome understands.
Labour Takes Direct Control Of Selection To Replace Jeremy Corbyn In Islington North
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Labour Takes Direct Control Of Selection To Replace Jeremy Corbyn In Islington North
Labour has decided to take direct control of the selection race that will determine who replaces former party leader Jeremy Corbyn as the parliamentary candidate in Islington North, PoliticsHome understands.
George Galloway Eyes Key Labour Seats After Being Sworn Into Commons
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George Galloway Eyes Key Labour Seats After Being Sworn Into Commons
George Galloway has said he will target key Labour seats at the next general election after he was sworn in to the Commons on Monday having secured a by-election victory for the far-left Workers Party of Britain in Rochdale on Friday.
Former Corbyn Strategist Says It's 'Magical Thinking' To Expect Keir Starmer To Be Radical In No.10
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Former Corbyn Strategist Says It's "Magical Thinking" To Expect Keir Starmer To Be Radical In No.10
Jeremy Corbyn's former chief strategist James Schneider has said he believes it is “the most silly type of magical thinking” to expect Labour leader Keir Starmer to become more radical if he enters Downing Street, as some have suggested he could.
Luciana Berger Says “Democracy Is Diminished” When MPs Are Made To Feel Unsafe
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Luciana Berger Says “Democracy Is Diminished” When MPs Are Made To Feel Unsafe
The former Labour MP Luciana Berger has said “our democracy is diminished” when people in politics are made to feel unsafe due to the online abuse that she and others have suffered.
Restless Shadow Ministers Want Keir Starmer To Shake Up Labour's Top Team
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Restless Shadow Ministers Want Keir Starmer To Shake Up Labour's Top Team
Members of Labour's shadow ministerial team are restless to see Keir Starmer shake up his top team and are urging him to be more “ruthless” in his appointments.

Jeremy Corbyn Formally Banned From Standing As Labour MP
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Jeremy Corbyn Formally Banned From Standing As Labour MP
Jeremy Corbyn has been blocked by Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) from standing as a Labour MP over his claim that issues with antisemitism in the party were exaggerated under his leadership.
Top Stories: Corbyn To Be Blocked As Labour Election Candidate, Severe NHS Staff Shortages
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Top Stories: Corbyn To Be Blocked As Labour Election Candidate, Severe NHS Staff Shortages
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour MP at the next general election, as current leader Keir Starmer sets out to show that the party has changed.
Most People Think Keir Starmer Is Right To Ban Jeremy Corbyn Standing As A Labour MP, Poll Shows
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Most People Think Keir Starmer Is Right To Ban Jeremy Corbyn Standing As A Labour MP, Poll Shows
Exclusive: Polling by Savanta for PoliticsHome has shown that the public supports Keir Starmer’s decision to block Jeremy Corbyn standing as a Labour MP at the next election – but it does not appear to have caused a major shift in voting intentions.
Jewish Leaders Call For 'Constant Vigilance' As Labour Antisemitism Special Measures End
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Jewish Leaders Call For "Constant Vigilance" As Labour Antisemitism Special Measures End
Jewish community leaders have responded to the equality watchdog's decision to take the Labour party out of special measures, and Keir Starmer's decision to block Jeremy Corbyn standing as a Labour MP at the next general election.
Keir Starmer Confirms Jeremy Corbyn Will Not Stand For Labour At Next Election
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Keir Starmer Confirms Jeremy Corbyn Will Not Stand For Labour At Next Election
Labour leader Keir Starmer has confirmed that former leader Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour candidate at the next election, after the UK's equality watchdog said Labour has now improved how it handles anti-Semitism complaints.
A well written if self-centred account: Baroness Bryan reviews 'This is Only the Beginning'
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By Baroness Bryan
A well written if self-centred account: Baroness Bryan reviews 'This is Only the Beginning'
Michael Chessum's inside story of the rise of Momentum and the new left in the 2010s suffers from a superficial and London-centric approach
Tribute to Alice Mahon
Obituaries
By Jeremy Corbyn MP
Tribute to Alice Mahon
Utterly brilliant, determined and dogged, Alice Mahon was a fearless champion for social justice and peace
Keir Starmer's Big Devolution Plans, Jeremy Corbyn Unlikely To Rejoin Labour, Met Office Strikes Coming
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Keir Starmer's Big Devolution Plans, Jeremy Corbyn Unlikely To Rejoin Labour, Met Office Strikes Coming
Keir Starmer has promised "the biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people" if his party wins the next election, at a speech in Leeds unveiling Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future.
Alienated Labour Left Say They're Mourning A 'Retreat' Of Socialism At Party Conference
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Alienated Labour Left Say They're Mourning A "Retreat" Of Socialism At Party Conference
A meeting of the Labour left away from the main hub of the party's conference in Liverpool proved a mournful affair as Keir Starmer confidently consolidated his leadership.
The Neil Kinnock interview: 'As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party'
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By Sienna Rodgers
The Neil Kinnock interview: 'As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party'
Lord Kinnock may not have made it to No 10, but he remains a totemic presence in Labour. He shares with Sienna Rodgers his analysis of leaders past and present – and what the party must do to secure a successful future
Boris Johnson Denies 'Slandering' The Archbishop of Canterbury Over Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Denies "Slandering" The Archbishop of Canterbury Over Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Boris Johnson has said he was "taken aback" by the Archbishop of Canterbury's criticism of the government's plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, but denied "slandering" the church leader after Labour called for an apology.
“What stands out is Corbyn’s unpopularity” – Book review: 'The British General Election of 2019'
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By Lord Lipsey
“What stands out is Corbyn’s unpopularity” – Book review: 'The British General Election of 2019'
The latest in the ‘bible’ series on general elections may have swollen to more than 600 pages, but Robert Ford, Tim Bale, Will Jennings and Paula Surridge’s doorstopper will satisfy the most demanding of psephological geeks
Corbyn's Covid conundrum: what if Labour had won the 2019 general election?
Coronavirus
By Robert Hutton
Corbyn's Covid conundrum: what if Labour had won the 2019 general election?
It is two years since Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to victory at the general election, but one decision might have changed everything. Robert Hutton takes a trip down a parallel timeline.
Labour Insiders Say An Operation To Deselect Corbynite MPs Is Underway
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Labour Insiders Say An Operation To Deselect Corbynite MPs Is Underway
Senior Labour sources have told PoliticsHome that local party members are hoping to reverse Jeremy Corbyn’s former “machine control” of the party by voting to trigger re-selection ballots for MPs considered to be on the “hard left”.

Labour Left Rally Around Zarah Sultana After Being Cast 'Into The Wilderness'
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Labour Left Rally Around Zarah Sultana After Being Cast "Into The Wilderness"
Coventry MP Zarah Sultana has emerged from Labour Party Conference in Brighton this week as a leading figure of the party's left.
The New Left
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By Laurence Sleator
The New Left
The departure of Jeremy Corbyn as leader last year seemed to leave the Labour left out in the cold. But following the expulsion of a number of his supporters, has the party swung back to the centre? Or will the new left fight back? Laurence Sleator reports.
Labour MPs Say Keir Starmer’s “Turning Point” Speech Proves The Party Is “Ready To Win”
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Labour MPs Say Keir Starmer’s “Turning Point” Speech Proves The Party Is “Ready To Win”
Keir Starmer has been praised for his first in-person conference speech where he promised to deliver a “serious plan for government”.
John McDonnell Can See Keir Starmer In No.10 But Tells Him To Stop Trying To “Re-Hash New Labour”
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John McDonnell Can See Keir Starmer In No.10 But Tells Him To Stop Trying To “Re-Hash New Labour”
John McDonnell has said he believes Keir Starmer could be the next Prime Minister, but says attempting to “re-hash New Labour” will stand in his way.
Matt Zarb-Cousin: don't look back in anger
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By Matt Zarb-Cousin
Matt Zarb-Cousin: don't look back in anger
The Labour leadership’s aversion to proposing any coherent alternative to government policy was once premised on their desire not to appear as though they were opposing for opposition’s sake. But while adopting this style was supposed to signal a return to “grown-up politics” it has instead failed on its own terms.
Five Big Battles To Watch For At Labour Party Conference
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Five Big Battles To Watch For At Labour Party Conference
Keir Starmer’s first in-person party conference since he was elected leader in 2020 hasn’t even begun and the party is already arguing about a number of explosive issues.
Peter Mandelson: If the Left want to block Starmer, they should leave the Labour party
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By Georgina Bailey
Peter Mandelson: If the Left want to block Starmer, they should leave the Labour party
Labour grandee, Lord Peter Mandelson, has either worked for or been a parliamentarian under seven party leaders. He talks to Georgina Bailey about why Keir Starmer can’t turn the clock back now
Union Chief Says Labour Is More Focused On 'Primrose Hill Parents' Than Workers
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Union Chief Says Labour Is More Focused On "Primrose Hill Parents" Than Workers
General Secretary of the GMB Union has accused Labour of becoming "more and more remote" from working class voters, just days before the party's annual conference.
Keir Starmer Treating Unions Like 'The Drunken Uncle At The Party” Over Job Cuts, Says Ex-Labour Chair
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Keir Starmer Treating Unions Like "The Drunken Uncle At The Party” Over Job Cuts, Says Ex-Labour Chair
A row over job cuts at its headquarters has exposed fault lines between Labour and two of its biggest union backers, with Keir Starmer being urged to stop treating them “like the drunken uncle at the party”.
Dominic Cummings Says A Choice Between Boris Johnson And Jeremy Corbyn Is A System Gone 'Extremely Badly Wrong'
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Dominic Cummings Says A Choice Between Boris Johnson And Jeremy Corbyn Is A System Gone "Extremely Badly Wrong"
The former Downing Street adviser has said it was "crackers" that Boris Johnson had been able to become Prime Minister as he accused him of being "obsessed" with the media.