Corbyn gives strong hint he will stand against Labour as independent

Ex-Labour leader says he has no intention of stopping the fight' as Keir Starmer faces fierce criticism from left

Jeremy Corbyn has given his strongest hint yet that he will stand as an independent candidate, saying he has no intention of stopping the fight" to represent his north London constituents.

The former party leader was on Tuesday formally blocked from standing for Labour at the next election, prompting leftwingers to fiercely criticise Keir Starmer's authoritarian" and divisive" move.