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Jeremy Corbyn to run as an independent in UK general election

Corbyn with protesters in London during a march in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza [File: Hollie Adams/Reuters]

Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will stand as an independent candidate in the United Kingdom’s general election on July 4, a move that could lead to a potential upset for Labour in his north London seat.

Corbyn, who has represented the London constituency of Islington North for more than 40 years, announced on Friday that he would contest the seat to be “an independent voice for equality, democracy and peace”.

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