Andrew Murray has been enlisted by the Labour leader as a part time consultant as the party hones its Brexit strategy (file pic)Jeremy Corbyn has drafted in a controversial former Communist to help run his office. Andrew Murray has been enlisted by the Labour leader as a part time consultant as the party hones its Brexit strategy. Mr Murray was a member of the British Communist party for 40 years before he quit to join Labour under Mr Corbyn's left-wing leadership. Mr Murray is also chief of staff to Len McCluskey at the Unite union, but will work a day and a half a week in Mr Corbyn's office, The Guardian reports. Mr Murray has also voiced his support for North Korea - saying that he has 'solidarity with Peoples Korea'.

Source: Daily Mail February 26, 2018 11:44 UTC