Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour will not lose seats in the local elections on Thursday despite expert predictions that the party stands to lose around 150 seats.

The party leader, who faces speculation about his future in the wake of uncertain results this week, said: "I'm here and I'm going nowhere" when asked if he would stand again if a leadership race was triggered.

Speaking at the launch of a campaign poster in London this morning Mr Corbyn also claimed "the anti-Semitic issue has been dealt with" despite party sources warning over 50 members have been suspended for racism.