A GROUP of Labour members are planning “strike action” against their own party in protest against the suspensions carried out under Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.

The action announced torday by the Labour In Exile Network (LIEN) will see members campaign in the run-up to May’s local elections only for Labour candidates who are prepared to condemn the suspensions and demand the restoration of the whip to Jeremy Corbyn.

The former leader’s membership was suspended last year after he said that alleged anti-semitism within the party had been exaggerated by opponents of Labour. Although the suspension was soon lifted, Sir Keir refused to restore the whip to his predecessor.