Elton John among stars pledging support for Labour in general election

Celebrities including Kit Harington, Deborah Meaden and Jason Manford back Keir Starmer's party

Elton John has led a lineup of celebrities who have announced their support for Labour at the general election.

The singer-songwriter and his husband, David Furnish, joined actors Kit Harington and James Norton, singer Beverley Knight, comedian Jason Manford and businesswoman Deborah Meaden in bringing some stardust to a Labour supporters' meeting held in the final days before next week's poll.