Corbyn wins backing of local Labour Party members in general election headache for Starmer

Mr Corbyn’s statement sets the stage for a showdown between Labour and its former leader in his Islington North constituency next year

Mr Corbyn said he ‘loves’ his job and ‘wants to carry on’ doing it (Getty)

Jeremy Corbyn has signalled he will stand as an independent at the next general election, setting up a tense showdown between the former Labour leader and his party.

The Islington North MP said he “loves” his job and wants to “carry on doing it” in a hint he will run against Labour’s candidate for the constituency, who is yet to be announced.

Mr Corbyn, who has represented the area since 1983, has been sitting as an independent since Sir Keir withdrew the Labour whip from him in October 2020.