THE left has a chance to “change the balance of power in this country forever” if it comes together to fight for Jeremy Corbyn’s socialist vision, Derby North MP Chris Williamson told the Morning Star today.

Mr Williamson, whose suspension from the Labour Party over comments he made defending its record of fighting anti-semitism was lifted yesterday, thanked Labour members and supporters for the “inspiring and at times emotionally overwhelming” support he had received while suspended.

“The Labour Party and anti-racism are in my DNA, so it was incredibly hurtful to be subject to these vile accusations,” he said. “I’ve spent my life challenging racism and as a member of the Anti-Nazi League in the 1970s I literally fought racist fascists on the streets.