Corbyn branded a threat

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been branded a threat to national security by one of his own MPS after he responded to the Prime Minister’s statement linking Russia to the Salisbury attack by calling for “dialogue” with Moscow.

John Woodcock told the House of Commons: “It would put our national security at significant risk if we were led by anyone who did not understand the gravity of the threat which Russia poses.”

Mr Corbyn said: “We need to continue seeking a robust dialogue with Russia on all the issues dividing our countries, both domestic and international, rather than simply cutting off contact and simply letting tensions and divisions get worse, and potentially even more dangerous.”

He faced shouts of “shame” and “disgrace” from Conservative MPS as he told the Commons: “We’re all familiar with the way huge fortunes, often acquired in the most dubious circumstances in Russia, sometimes connected with criminal elements, have ended up sheltering in London