If former leader capitalises on huge local support to stand as an independent, party allies and supportive MPs face a dilemma
Corbyn will not be a Labour candidate at next election – Starmer UK politics live – latest news updates
Islington North is a constituency of contrasts, multimillion pound Georgian townhouses next to council blocks, with one of the UK’s highest child poverty rates.
Jeremy Corbyn’s particular brand of politics navigated that for 40 years, appealing to his diverse working-class constituents as well as wealthier socialists. It is one of Labour’s safest seats – but now looks like it will be a bitterly divided battleground.
Continue reading…If former leader capitalises on huge local support to stand as an independent, party allies and supportive MPs face a dilemmaCorbyn will not be a Labour candidate at next election – Starmer UK politics live – latest news updatesIslington North is a constituency of contrasts, multimillion pound Georgian townhouses next to council blocks, with one of the UK’s highest child poverty rates.Jeremy Corbyn’s particular brand of politics navigated that for 40 years, appealing to his diverse working-class constituents as well as wealthier socialists. It is one of Labour’s safest seats – but now looks like it will be a bitterly divided battleground. Continue reading…