Jeremy Corbyn has called Keir Starmer's decision to bar him from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election a 'flagrant attack' on democracy.
Sir Keir Starmer has stopped Mr Corbyn from standing for Labour.Jeremy Corbyn has branded Keir Starmer's decision to bar him from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election a "flagrant attack" on democracy.
It comes after the Equality and Human Rights Commission said it was no longer monitoring the party over its handling of anti-semitism. Previously, the watchdog accused the party of "serious failings" under Mr Corbyn's leadership. Reacting to the EHRC announcement, Sir Keir said: "Today is an important moment in the history of the Labour Party.
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