JEREMY CORBYN and John McDonnell hailed a “victory for the right to demonstrate against genocide” today after police and prosecutors said that no further action will be taken over their participation in the January 18 Palestine rally.

Labour’s former leader and shadow chancellor were invited to be interviewed by the Met Police after taking part in a central London procession to lay flowers in memory of Gazan children killed by Israeli forces.

In a joint statement, the now independent MPs said: “Our peaceful demonstrations are made up of people of all backgrounds and faiths, united in a demand to end human suffering. 

“It is only right that the charges against our fellow protesters Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal are now dropped.

“The resilience of the Palestinian people will not be broken — and nor will our solidarity. Rest assured, we will be here for as long as it takes until there is a free and independent Palestine.”

Palestine Solidarity Campaign director Ben Jamal and Stop The War’s Chris Nineham face trial accused of public order offences during the demonstration.

Mr Corbyn added: “Today’s decision must be a turning point for the right to demonstrate against genocide.

“The tide is turning. Last week, we passed a major hurdle in establishing an independent, public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in genocide. 

“This issue is not going away — and we will not give up until we have brought about justice for the Palestinian people.”

Mr McDonnell said: “If marching in a peaceful protest has now become even considered [a potentially crime] in our country we have entered a truly worrying political moment.”