Jeremy Corbyn, despite being blocked from standing, is contesting the election in Islington North, prioritizing fairer housing and democracy, facing a close race against Labour. Keir Starmer faces backlash from women voters aligned with JK Rowling over transgender rights, with concerns raised about his stance and support for women's issues. The Supreme Court, with Trump-appointed justices, delays crucial rulings including Trump's immunity bid related to the Jan. 6 events. Starmer refuses to retract comments favoring Corbyn as a better PM than Boris Johnson, facing criticism from Tories for his past support of the hard-left predecessor.