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Police Close Corbyn, McDonnell Investigation After Rally

6/14/2025

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The Metropolitan Police have closed their investigation into former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and MP John McDonnell after a pro-Palestinian rally in January. Both MPs, now independents, defended their actions, with McDonnell arguing that holding MPs to a higher standard threatens the principle of equality before the law.

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The Metropolitan Police have closed their investigation into former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and MP John McDonnell after a pro-Palestinian rally in January. Both MPs, now independents, defended their actions, with McDonnell arguing that holding MPs to a higher standard threatens the principle of equality before the law.