MI5 HAD AN IRA FILE ON CORBYN

MI5 opened a file on Jeremy Corbyn in the early 1990s because of his links to IRA terrorists, according to reports.

The Labour leader, who has claimed his efforts to “reach out” to republicans were an effort to bring about peace in Northern Ireland, was investigated over fears he could have been a threat when he was campaigning for a unified Ireland.

After becoming Labour leader in 2015, Mr Corbyn defended his actions – including inviting IRA terrorists to the Commons – insisting he “wanted the violence to stop”.

A source close to the investigation revealed: “If there was a file on someone, it meant they had come to notice.

“We opened a temporary file and did a preliminary investigation.”