Sir Elton John among stars pledging support for Labour in general election

Celebrities including actor Kit Harington and comedian Jason Manford backing Keir Starmer’s party

Sir Elton John has led a lineup of celebrities who have announced their support for Labour at the general election.

The singer and his husband, David Furnish, joined actors Kit Harington and James Norton, singer Beverley Knight, comedian Jason Manford and businesswoman Deborah Meaden inx bringing some stardust to a Labour supporters’ meeting held in the final days before next week’s poll.