The former London mayor is suspended over offensive Hitler and Zionism comments and Jeremy Corbyn announces independent inquiry into antisemitism claims 8.15pm BSTJeremy Corbyn admitted that yesterday was “not a blissful day”. Today,he announces his intention to set up an independent inquiry into claims of antisemitism within the party, my colleagues Heather Stewart and Anushka Asthana reveal.
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5.39pm BSTThe Guardians political editors Anushka Asthana and Heather Stewart fill interviewed Jeremy Corbyn on the day he had to suspend his close friend and ally Ken Livingstone. This is the full piece, and from conversations in his Westminster office,to the campaigning day in Grimsby as the crisis unfolded. Related: Jeremy Corbyn on suspending Ken Livingstone: ‘It is not a blissful day’ Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com