DOZENS of trade unionists have gathered in London to celebrate former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s appointment as honorary president of Islington Trade Union Council in recognition of his lifelong support for workers in struggle.

Attendees at Islington Town Hall on Wednesday night spoke about their personal experiences with the Islington North MP on picket lines supporting industrial action in his borough and while canvassing – and how his former role as leader of the Labour Party inspired hope.

Speakers also urged him to stand again as an MP for the constituency, though Labour has blocked him from standing for the party.