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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Jeremy Corbyn will not stand for Labour at next election, Keir Starmer to confirm

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer in November 2019
Jeremy Corbyn (left) with Keir Starmer. The former leader was suspended from Labour in October 2020. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour MP at the next general election, Keir Starmer will confirm at Tuesday’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting after he vowed to prove the party had changed under his leadership.

The Labour leader will propose a motion that makes it clear the party’s ruling body will not endorse Corbyn as a Labour candidate for the Westminster election expected next year.

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