Jeremy Corbyn rift will ‘destroy’party

Britain’s shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has lashed out at opponents of Jeremy Corbyn, accusing them of trying to “destroy” the party to get rid of their leader.

Mr McDonnell said there was a “small group” responsible for the turmoil, which encompasses allegations of bullying and intimidation.

Former shadow minister, Seema Malhotra, had earlier disclosed she had lodged a formal complaint with the Speaker, John Bercow, after staff working for Mr Corbyn and Mr McDonnell had entered her House of Commons office without permission.