Jeremy Corbyn has announced he will stand as an independent candidate at the general election.
The former Labour leader is the longtime MP for Islington North but has been banned by the party from standing as its candidate.
In a statement on Friday morning, Corbyn said he would be “a voice for equality, democracy and peace”.
I am standing as an independent candidate for the people of Islington North.
As your MP, I will continue to be an independent voice for equality, democracy and peace.