Jeremy Corbyn accuses Labour party officials of ‘sabotaging’ his 2017 election campaign by diverting funds away from ‘winnable’ target seats Former leader and aides accused party staff of trying to sabotage 2017 election Officials ‘were uncooperative and refused to give resources to winnable seats’ Accusations denounced as ‘a mythical “stab in the back” conspiracy theory’ … Read more
Boris Johnson has approved Labour rebels in the Government’s proposed list of 36 new peers in the House of Lords – but has not named Jeremy Corbyn’s reported nominations Tom Watson and John Bercow. The Government published its list of proposed peerages and political honours on Friday, confirming that Labour Brexiteers are set to be … Read more
Boris Johnson has nominated Labour rebels in the Government’s proposed list of 36 new peers in the House of Lords – but has not named Jeremy Corbyn’s reported nominations Tom Watson and John Bercow. The Government published its list of proposed peerages and political honours on Friday, confirming that Labour Brexiteers are set to be … Read more
Labour anti-Semitism whistleblowers could drop legal action that could cost the party millions if it expels former leader Jeremy Corbyn amid fears that payouts could cripple its finances Some ex-party staff have made the offer to drop cases that could cost millions But proposal will infuriate Mr Corbyn’s remaining supporters inside Labour It came as … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn should hand back the money donated to him to defend the former Labour leader, a former Labour MP has urged. Supporters have raised more than £210,000 on behalf of Mr Corbyn as he faces legal action after criticising the party’s decision to apologise and pay damages to anti-Semitism whistleblowers. Carole Morgan, from Ryde in South East England, … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn supporters have been accused of leaving ‘anti-Semitic’ comments on a Go Fund Me campaign raising money to defend the former opposition leader. Supporters have raised more than £190,000 on behalf of Mr Corbyn as he faces legal action after criticising the party’s decision to apologise and pay damages to anti-Semitism whistleblowers. Carole Morgan, from Ryde in South … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn today defied new face mask rules when he went shopping without a covering on the first day restrictions were brought in to protect the public. The former Labour leader, 71, was spotted inside an Italian deli in Islington, North London without a mask, risking a £100 spot fine under the new law. He … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn today defied new face mask rules when he went shopping without a covering on the first day restrictions were brought in to protect the public. The former Labour leader, 71, was spotted inside an Italian deli in Islington, North London without a mask, risking a £100 spot fine under the new law. He … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn is facing legal action after criticising Labour’s decision to apologise and pay damages to anti-Semitism whistleblowers who highlighted failings under his leadership of the party. Seven former party staff members and journalist John Ware are bringing a case against the former opposition leader after he attacked successor Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to settle a … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn ‘made a last-ditch bid’ to secure peerages for ex-Speaker John Bercow and his former deputy Tom Watson He had put both controversial figures forward for elevation to the Upper House But they are understood to have been rejected after the usual vetting process He may have made a new bid just before he … Read more