Jeremy Corbyn formally blocked from running as a Labour MP at next election

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Britain's main opposition Labour Party blocks its former leader Jeremy Corbyn from standing as one of its candidates. His successor Keir Starmer seeks a clear break with the party's leftist wing. Labour enjoyed some electoral success in 2017, but in 2019 led the party to its worst defeat since the 1930s.

Published 2 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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