The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Corbyn

Described by critics as on the Labour right, Akehurst’s defence of Israel’s actions in Gaza has upset many in party and without

Will she, won’t she? The Hackney MP is causing ruptures within the Labour party. Robbie Griffiths charts her remarkable — and often rocky — political career

The party needs to move its campaign on from stories about factionalist infighting – and get on with winning, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

‘I’ve not experienced this level of relentless hostility in my life - even from the Conservatives,’ said Faiza Shaheen after she was blocked from standing

The strength of feeling in Hackney has been echoed elsewhere, with dozens of prominent Black Britons signing an open letter – seen by The Independent – warning the furore risked alienating Black voters, Race Correspondent Nadine White writes. But is the party already seeing damage on the doorstep?

Diane Abbott’s doubtful position has thrown a spotlight on the fate of other leftwing figures

The Conservative and Labour leaders come from starkly different backgrounds but both are fighting for the political middle ground

Labour veteran Diane Abbott has had her party whip returned, but several opposition MPs never got it back — here’s who and why

Critics accuse party of conducting a purge of left-wingers, as Faiza Shaheen deselected over social media posts.

If MPs are scared of voicing an alternative view, then debate within the party will dry up – and a Starmer government will suffer, says former MP Chris Mullin

Party is racing to fill a national list of would-be MPs by June 7 after Rishi Sunak called a snap election