Corbyn ‘may stand as independent’ if Labour do not restore whip

Supporters believe former leader could win in Islington North after Keir Starmer suggests he may not be eligible to run for Labour

Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters expect him to stand as an independent in Islington North at the next general election if he is not allowed to represent the Labour party – and believe he would have a good chance of winning.

Keir Starmer has said Corbyn, his predecessor as Labour leader, may not be able to stand as a Labour candidate in the constituency he has represented since 1983 unless the party whip is restored after it was suspended amid a row over antisemitism.

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