Ken Livingstone 'was told what to say about Zionism row by Corbyn's team'

Ken Livingstone told the disciplinary hearing that originally investigated his comments about Hitler and Zionism he was advised on what to say in media interviews by senior figures in Jeremy Corbyn’s office.

A transcript, obtained from the March 2017 probe into the former London Mayor’s remarks, confirms he claimed he was frequently telephoned by Seumas Milne or Simon Fletcher with instructions on what he should say in front of the television cameras.

Mr Livingstone also insisted that the pair would offer to put out tweets in Mr Livingstone’s name.

During his cross examination at the disciplinary hearing, Mr Livingstone claimed: "When there was a big row blow up, I’d be overwhelmed.