Huge blow for Long-Bailey as Corbyn’s constituency backs Starmer
Islington North CLP nominated Jeremy Corbyn in 2015 and 2016.
Islington North CLP nominated Jeremy Corbyn in 2015 and 2016.
Starmer is now as short as 1/4 to win, well ahead of his nearest rival Rebecca Long-Bailey.
The Labour leadership candidate has called for solidarity across borders.
Meanwhile fellow Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy said US trade deal should be contingent on Trump not dumping Paris climate agreement.
Shadow Treasury minister Clive Lewis acknowledged he would not get the 22 nominations required.
Fletcher played a big role in Corbyn's leadership victory in 2015 and will be seen as a key ally on the left.
Seen as a key ally of Keir Starmer, ex-Labour leader Neil Kinnock has voiced his criticism of the decision to proscribe Palestine Action.
Pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer was convinced he closed the curtain on Corbyn but the audience didn’t leave
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