The runners and riders to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour candidate for Islington North

Corbyn holds onto Islington North as an independent

Jeremy Corbyn has held on to the seat of Islington North in the 2024 General Election. Mr Corbyn, a former Labour Party leader, has been MP of the constituency since 1983. This is the first time he has won the seat as an independent candidate. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Corbyn offers support to Diane Abbot amid race row

Jeremy Corbyn suggests Sir Keir Starmer is trying to "purge" the left wing of the Labour Party as he offers his support to Diane Abbott amid the uncertainty over her general election campaign. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jeremy Corbyn to stand as independent in Islington North at general election

Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that he will stand as an independent candidate in this year’s general election. The former Labour leader will contest the Islington North seat, which he has held since 1983, on July 4th. The decision means that Mr Corbyn has been expelled from the Labour Party, which he joined 50 years ago. Announcing the news to the Islington Tribune, he vowed to be a “voice for equality, democracy and peace”. Report by Bangurak. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer reacts to Jeremy Corbyn standing as independent

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has reacted to the news Jeremy Corbyn will stand as an independentin the upcoming general election, saying: "Jeremy Corbyn will make his own decisions. We will have an excellent Labour candidate in Islington North as we have excellent Labour candidates throughout the country." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservatives proud of defence record

Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Government: We must end an era of divisive politics

Reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Lisa Nandy has described the past decade and a half of politics as “the most divisive” in her memory. The culture secretary has said that Labour is committed to putting an end to this, and to restore respect in politics and politicians. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn