Jeremy Corbyn forms Independent Alliance group of five pro-Gaza MPs [Video]

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Jeremy Corbyn is among five independent MPs to have formed an Independent Alliance group opposing inequality and war.

The former Labour leader joined four other independents elected in July forming the group, which is the fifth biggest block in parliament.

The other members are Shockat Adam, who defeated Labour frontbencher Jonathan Ashworth in Leicester South, as well as Ayoub Khan, Adnan Hussain and Iqbal Mohamed, who all also stood on pro-Gaza tickets.

Jeremy Corbyn held his Islington North seat as an independent (BBC)

The group said its aim is to boost the opportunity for the independent MPs to ask questions and hold the government to account.

In a joint statement, the MPs said: “We were elected by our constituents to provide hope in a parliament of despair.

“Already, this government has scrapped …

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