Jeremy Corbyn to stand as an independent if blocked by Labour

Ex-leader said to be determined to pursue Labour nomination from local party despite Keir Starmer’s comments

Jeremy Corbyn is prepared to stand as an independent candidate, allies have said, after Keir Starmer confirmed the former Labour leader would not be allowed to run for the party.

However, Corbyn is first likely to put himself forward for selection in his constituency Labour party (CLP) in Islington North where he still has a solid support base. That would mean the party’s governing national executive would need to formally block him from progressing.