Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "clearly intervening" in a "purge" of left-wing candidates from the party. Confusion over whether Diane Abbott will be allowed to stand under Labour's banner on 4 July has dominated headlines in recent days, as well as the suspension of Lloyd Russell-Moyle and the blocking of Faiza Shaheen - with critics of the leadership claiming it is an attack on the left. But while Sir Keir has continued to say the decisions are not down to him but the party's national executive committee, Mr Corbyn - who is standing as...