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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot and Heather Stewart

Shadow ministers urge Starmer to start picking new candidate for Corbyn’s seat

Jeremy Corbyn speaks at a protest against rising energy prices in London in April
Jeremy Corbyn is still supported by most of the local Islington North constituency party. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Shadow cabinet ministers have privately urged Keir Starmer to draw a line under Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension from Labour and allow the party to begin the process of selecting a new candidate in Islington North.

The Guardian has learned of at least two Labour frontbenchers who say they have counselled for the party to inform Corbyn the party would no longer be prepared to support his candidacy at the next election.

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