72-year-old Jean-Luc Melenchon is one of the most prominent - and divisive - figures in the left-wing New Popular Front alliance, which scored a shock victory in French parliamentary elections.
The left-wing alliance in France has won the most seats in a dramatic election, dealing a surprise blow to the far-right party of Marine Le Pen. Sky News
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
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.
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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
72-year-old Jean-Luc Melenchon is one of the most prominent - and divisive - figures in the left-wing New Popular Front alliance, which scored a shock victory in French parliamentary elections. Ilan..
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..
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