Jeremy Corbyn has pulled out of a conference where he was due to appear alongside antisemitic cartoonist Carlos Latuff.

The Islington North MP, who is the frontrunner in the race to become Labour leader, confirmed his withdrawal from the event after the JC queried his attendance among seven key questions representing communal fears over his potential leadership.

A spokesperson for Mr Corbyn said: "He is not attending any conference on August 22nd. Jeremy's very strongly-held view is there should not be any antisemitic, Islamophobic or racist slogans or banners at any demonstration, ever."

“Jeremy is proud to represent a multicultural constituency of people from all over the world and to speak at every opportunity of understanding between Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and other faiths.

“He has delivered this message in all places of worship. No place of worship should ever be attacked and nobody's right to practise their faith in peace should ever be prevented.”

The Middle East Monitor (MEMO) group is organising the “Palestine & Latin America: Building solidarity for national rights” event on August 22.

A press officer for the organisation confirmed that Mr Corbyn was “expected to say a few words but because of his campaigning commitments we are now doubtful whether this will happen”.

Mark Gardner, Community Security Trust communications director, welcomed the move. He said: “It has been over one month since CST first drew attention to Jeremy Corbyn’s proposed attendance at this event, organised by a deeply problematic group and with some highly objectionable speakers. We are pleased that he has now withdrawn.”