Ellie Ames 28 May 2024

Labour suspends councillor who backed Corbyn

Labour suspends councillor who backed Corbyn image
Image: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com

The Labour Party has suspended an Islington councillor who declared his support for Jeremy Corbyn in the upcoming General Election.

On Friday, councillor Phil Graham said on Facebook that Corbyn, who is standing as an independent, was the only candidate that Islington North residents ‘should be considering’ in the 4 July election.

The next day, Cllr Graham posted: ‘I have just been suspended from the Labour Party for supporting Jeremy Corbyn for election in Islington North.’

The former Labour leader announced on Friday that he was standing against the party for the Islington North seat and was then stripped of his Labour membership.

Corbyn had been suspended from Labour in October 2020 over his response to a critical report on antisemitism under his leadership, when he had said the scale of the problem had been ‘dramatically overstated’ by opponents and much of the media.

Labour has announced that Islington councillor Praful Nargund will run against Corbyn for the seat.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Harborough District Council
Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance
We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Recuriter: Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

Westmorland and Furness Council
£188,227
Join us on our journey Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Essex County Council
Up to £150,612pa
Shape the Future of Essex Chelmsford, Essex/Remots
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior bridge Engineer - WMF2212e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£47,181 - £48,226
You will be the key responsible engineer for this area and will also provide technical advice and guidance to our team Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£56,883 - £59,198
Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council
Linkedin Banner