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Jeremy Corbyn Wins Islington North as Independent with 24,120 Votes, Defeats Labour by 7,000 Votes

Jul 5, 2024, 02:28 AM

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has won the Islington North seat as an independent candidate. Corbyn secured 24,120 votes, defeating Labour candidate Praful Nargund, who received 16,873 votes. This victory marks a significant moment as Corbyn, who was ousted from the Labour Party, managed to retain his seat with a majority of over 7,000 votes. The win is seen as a blow to Labour, which had deployed numerous activists to try and defeat Corbyn. This result underscores Corbyn's strong grassroots support and his ability to mobilize voters independently of his former party. Corbyn's victory by a hefty margin represents his 11th term, with 50% more votes than Labour.