The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Corbyn

The British parliament dissolved on Thursday ahead of a July 4 general election, which looks set to bring Labour to power after 14 years of Conservative rule.

Hackney North and Stoke Newington voters express anger and unease – and most say MP should be allowed to stand

The main talking points of the first head to head were taxes, the economy, immigration, education and the NHS

Diane Abbott says Labour will not allow her to run in July election despite party reinstatement.

The veteran Labour MP had the party whip restored on Tuesday, but will not be able to stand for it on 4 July, she told the BBC

Three activists with links to Hackney constituency widely talked about as possible replacements to stand for election

The election has commenced and the race is on – to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through social media, is now a key part of political candidates’ communication toolkit.

So far Labour has doubled down on economic stability and political caution – but key voices are identifying with the ideology

Is Labour ready for government? This question is being asked regularly of the public by pollsters YouGov, especially as the UK approaches the general election on July 4. For many, the answer is a measure of the extent to which Keir Starmer has changed the party since he became leader.