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Brexit triggers Corbyn coup: seven shadow cabinet members quit – live Brexit triggers Corbyn coup: seven shadow cabinet members quit – live
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Lilian Greenwood, who resigned earlier as shadow transport secretary, has just told Sky News that, having sat in the shadow cabinet for nine months, she is clear that Jeremy Corbyn is not suited to be leader.
She said she would not be standing herself for the leadership. She did not have the skills set for that, she says. Asked who she would like to see leading the party, she said there were a number of suitable candidates.
She said many ordinary members had been in touch saying the party needed a new leader.
Q: A few days ago you posted a message on Twitter saying politicians should focus on uniting the country.
The country has spoken. All politicians must listen & now the focus must be on stabilising the economy & uniting our divided country.
Greenwood said, if Labour was going to unite the country, it needed a credible leader.
Q: Do you think Jeremy Corbyn will have the stomach to hang on?
Greenwood said she hoped Corbyn would reflect. She spoke to him this afternoon and she hoped he would consider his position.
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Survation carried out a poll for the Mail on Sunday this weekend. It found, among other things, that a majority of people, and a majority of Labour voters from 2015 too, think Jeremy Corbyn should resign.
Ironically, the same poll also shows Labour level pegging with the Conservatives, with both parties on 32%, which is one of Labour’s best performances in a recent poll.
Full data tables for our Mail on Sunday Post-Brexit Poll here:https://t.co/Fln9BHgnyk Sample size: 1,033Fieldwork dates: 24th - 25th June
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According to the Lib Dems, more than 4,000 people have joined the party since the EU referendum. Tim Farron, the party leader, said this was because the Lib Dems were committed to keeping Britain in the EU. He said:According to the Lib Dems, more than 4,000 people have joined the party since the EU referendum. Tim Farron, the party leader, said this was because the Lib Dems were committed to keeping Britain in the EU. He said:
We are the only party committed to a future for Britain at the heart of Europe.We are the only party committed to a future for Britain at the heart of Europe.
Naturally we respect the result of the referendum, but Brexit will hit livelihoods, homes and jobs. As the Brexit camp renounce their promises on the NHS and immigration before the slogans have even been peeled off their battle bus, it is now clear that the British people were told lie after lie.Naturally we respect the result of the referendum, but Brexit will hit livelihoods, homes and jobs. As the Brexit camp renounce their promises on the NHS and immigration before the slogans have even been peeled off their battle bus, it is now clear that the British people were told lie after lie.
We have always believed our economy and place in the world is stronger in Europe and it is only right that we offer that as a choice to people at the next general election - whenever that might be. We have always believed our economy and place in the world is stronger in Europe and it is only right that we offer that as a choice to people at the next general election – whenever that might be.
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John Kerry, the US secretary of state, has been speaking about Brexit ahead of a meeting with his Italian counterpart in Rome. He said that although the US did not want Britain to leave the EU, Washington thought the international community would find a “sensible, thoughtful” way of dealing with the situation. He said:John Kerry, the US secretary of state, has been speaking about Brexit ahead of a meeting with his Italian counterpart in Rome. He said that although the US did not want Britain to leave the EU, Washington thought the international community would find a “sensible, thoughtful” way of dealing with the situation. He said:
One country has made a decision. Obviously, it is a decision that the United States had hoped would go the other way. But it didn’t. And so we begin with a fundamental respect for voters. In a democracy, when the voters speak, it is the job of leaders to listen and then to make sure that they are moving in a way that is responsible to address the concerns. I am absolutely convinced – and I say this to the marketplace, I say this to citizens who are wondering what is going on – I am absolutely convinced, President Obama is absolutely convinced that we will be able to work through this in a sensible, thoughtful way that takes the best strengths of the EU, the best strengths of the marketplace, the best interests of our national security and international security, and works to keep them moving in the right direction for our countries.One country has made a decision. Obviously, it is a decision that the United States had hoped would go the other way. But it didn’t. And so we begin with a fundamental respect for voters. In a democracy, when the voters speak, it is the job of leaders to listen and then to make sure that they are moving in a way that is responsible to address the concerns. I am absolutely convinced – and I say this to the marketplace, I say this to citizens who are wondering what is going on – I am absolutely convinced, President Obama is absolutely convinced that we will be able to work through this in a sensible, thoughtful way that takes the best strengths of the EU, the best strengths of the marketplace, the best interests of our national security and international security, and works to keep them moving in the right direction for our countries.
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The Labour MP Paul Flynn has denounced those of his colleagues who are trying to bring down Jeremy Corbyn.The Labour MP Paul Flynn has denounced those of his colleagues who are trying to bring down Jeremy Corbyn.
Orchestrated treachery. Resignations on the hour by the future BLAIR TRIBUTE PARTY.Self-indulgent party games as steel jobs are in new perilOrchestrated treachery. Resignations on the hour by the future BLAIR TRIBUTE PARTY.Self-indulgent party games as steel jobs are in new peril
Crisis ahead!...... If all the Blairites resign from the Shadow Cabinet who will be left to leak the confidential business to the press?Crisis ahead!...... If all the Blairites resign from the Shadow Cabinet who will be left to leak the confidential business to the press?
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The Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, has denounced the coup against Jeremy Corbyn as “pathetic”, Channel 4 News’s Michael Crick reports.The Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, has denounced the coup against Jeremy Corbyn as “pathetic”, Channel 4 News’s Michael Crick reports.
Unite leader Len McCluskey tells me it's "pathetic and futile coup" against Corbyn, "drip-fed". Says Tom Watson will back CorbynUnite leader Len McCluskey tells me it's "pathetic and futile coup" against Corbyn, "drip-fed". Says Tom Watson will back Corbyn
McCluskey adds that if l/ship election occurs "any attempt to keep Jeremy off the ballot-paper will lead to break-up of the Labour Party."McCluskey adds that if l/ship election occurs "any attempt to keep Jeremy off the ballot-paper will lead to break-up of the Labour Party."
Crick says McCluskey believes Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader, will support Corbyn.Crick says McCluskey believes Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader, will support Corbyn.
Len McCluskey tells me he's spoken to Tom Watson this morning and is confident Watson will back CorbynLen McCluskey tells me he's spoken to Tom Watson this morning and is confident Watson will back Corbyn
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Momentum organises rally to express support for CorbynMomentum organises rally to express support for Corbyn
Momentum, the Labour group for Jeremy Corbyn supporters, is organising a rally outside the House of Commons tomorrow at 6pm (when the parliamentary Labour party is meeting) to express support for Corbyn. In an email to supporters, it says:Momentum, the Labour group for Jeremy Corbyn supporters, is organising a rally outside the House of Commons tomorrow at 6pm (when the parliamentary Labour party is meeting) to express support for Corbyn. In an email to supporters, it says:
The future is uncertain. We face a Tory Brexit, Cameron has resigned and we will likely have a general election with the potential of Britain lurching yet further to the right.The future is uncertain. We face a Tory Brexit, Cameron has resigned and we will likely have a general election with the potential of Britain lurching yet further to the right.
A small number of Labour MPs are using this as an opportunity to oust Jeremy, disrespect the Labour membership who elected him and disregard our movement for a new kind of politics.A small number of Labour MPs are using this as an opportunity to oust Jeremy, disrespect the Labour membership who elected him and disregard our movement for a new kind of politics.
We cannot let this undemocratic behaviour succeed.We cannot let this undemocratic behaviour succeed.
Join us at 6pm outside parliament tomorrow, Monday 27th June.Join us at 6pm outside parliament tomorrow, Monday 27th June.
The parliamentary Labour party will be meeting inside, so let’s make sure they can hear us, the Labour party members and voters, outside.The parliamentary Labour party will be meeting inside, so let’s make sure they can hear us, the Labour party members and voters, outside.
We must now stand strong to #KeepCorbyn and build our movement.We must now stand strong to #KeepCorbyn and build our movement.
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Jeremy Corbyn has left his home. He ignored journalists asking if he was going to resign (although he was very friendly to the police officers in attendance).Jeremy Corbyn has left his home. He ignored journalists asking if he was going to resign (although he was very friendly to the police officers in attendance).
.@JeremyCorbyn leaves his house in North London during a day of resignations among his shadow cabinet https://t.co/xPAoJRqQHS.@JeremyCorbyn leaves his house in North London during a day of resignations among his shadow cabinet https://t.co/xPAoJRqQHS
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Graeme WeardenGraeme Wearden
Shares are expected to suffer fresh losses on Monday as the unfolding political crisis in Britain grips the financial markets.Shares are expected to suffer fresh losses on Monday as the unfolding political crisis in Britain grips the financial markets.
The FTSE 100 index is currently tipped to fall by 2.8% tomorrow morning, according to a market being run today by IG, the City spread-betting firm.The FTSE 100 index is currently tipped to fall by 2.8% tomorrow morning, according to a market being run today by IG, the City spread-betting firm.
That would knock around 180 points off the blue-chip index, on top of the 199 points lost during Friday’s whirlwind session.That would knock around 180 points off the blue-chip index, on top of the 199 points lost during Friday’s whirlwind session.
IG's Sunday FTSE is open and trading at 5958: 180 points lower than Friday's official UK close. pic.twitter.com/Apr0DBnbAVIG's Sunday FTSE is open and trading at 5958: 180 points lower than Friday's official UK close. pic.twitter.com/Apr0DBnbAV
Germany’s DAX is being called down 2% too, reflecting concerns that the eurozone’s largest economy will suffer from Brexit uncertainty.Germany’s DAX is being called down 2% too, reflecting concerns that the eurozone’s largest economy will suffer from Brexit uncertainty.
Friday’s rout wiped more than $2tn off shares worldwide. Middle East markets, which were closed on Friday, are suffering heavy losses in Sunday trading. Egypt’s index has slumped by 5%, Dubai is down 3.15% while the Qatar and Kuwait bourses dipped around 1%.Friday’s rout wiped more than $2tn off shares worldwide. Middle East markets, which were closed on Friday, are suffering heavy losses in Sunday trading. Egypt’s index has slumped by 5%, Dubai is down 3.15% while the Qatar and Kuwait bourses dipped around 1%.
Dubai and other middle eastern stock mkts slump as investors weigh #Brexit fallout. https://t.co/SHAWeLM7bp pic.twitter.com/zWa2xSF05lDubai and other middle eastern stock mkts slump as investors weigh #Brexit fallout. https://t.co/SHAWeLM7bp pic.twitter.com/zWa2xSF05l
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Seema Malhotra resigns from shadow cabinetSeema Malhotra resigns from shadow cabinet
Seema Malhotra has resigned as shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, my colleague Anushka Asthana reports.Seema Malhotra has resigned as shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, my colleague Anushka Asthana reports.
EXC: Sources close to Seema Malhotra tell me she has resigned. Shadow chief secretary and has been very loyal.EXC: Sources close to Seema Malhotra tell me she has resigned. Shadow chief secretary and has been very loyal.
... @SeemaMalhotra1 introduced Corbyn yesterday... She's been v loyal, big position, works closely with John M.... @SeemaMalhotra1 introduced Corbyn yesterday... She's been v loyal, big position, works closely with John M.
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Libby BrooksLibby Brooks
STV News is reporting that a former chair of Scottish Labour, Jamie Glackin, will back independence in a second referendum.STV News is reporting that a former chair of Scottish Labour, Jamie Glackin, will back independence in a second referendum.
Glackin, who has served on Labour’s Scottish executive for six years, told STV News:Glackin, who has served on Labour’s Scottish executive for six years, told STV News:
The whole landscape has changed. We are in a completely different place now. We have to accept the consequences of this vote. If a second referendum on independence were held tomorrow, Yes would win. The Labour party cannot be seen to stand in the way of that.The whole landscape has changed. We are in a completely different place now. We have to accept the consequences of this vote. If a second referendum on independence were held tomorrow, Yes would win. The Labour party cannot be seen to stand in the way of that.
On Saturday the former Labour first minister Henry McLeish likewise signalled he would be minded to support independence in a second referendum, writing for Holyrood magazine:On Saturday the former Labour first minister Henry McLeish likewise signalled he would be minded to support independence in a second referendum, writing for Holyrood magazine:
More significantly the constitutional or Scotland question has been reframed.More significantly the constitutional or Scotland question has been reframed.
In 2014 the referendum question of “yes or no” was about remaining in the UK which of course carried with it automatic membership of the European Union ... The debate about Scotland’s future has psychologically, constitutionally and politically moved on. This is no longer a narrow nationalist vote, an SNP issue or just another “indy ref 2” on the question of in or out of the UK.In 2014 the referendum question of “yes or no” was about remaining in the UK which of course carried with it automatic membership of the European Union ... The debate about Scotland’s future has psychologically, constitutionally and politically moved on. This is no longer a narrow nationalist vote, an SNP issue or just another “indy ref 2” on the question of in or out of the UK.
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Lisa O'CarrollLisa O'Carroll
As the coup against Corbyn began, deputy leader Tom Watson was notably distancing himself, posting pictures of himself partying at Glastonbury on social media.As the coup against Corbyn began, deputy leader Tom Watson was notably distancing himself, posting pictures of himself partying at Glastonbury on social media.
He was partying until 4am at the silent disco at the festival, and returned home by train this morning.He was partying until 4am at the silent disco at the festival, and returned home by train this morning.
He apparently uploaded pictures and video of himself on to Snapchat which quickly went viral.He apparently uploaded pictures and video of himself on to Snapchat which quickly went viral.
The timelapse video started at 9pm last night with the MP for Bromwich East at Tom Robinson’s gig singing along to his hit 2-4-6-8-Motorway, and showed him later at the main Pyramid stage for Adele. It ended around 3.30am at the silent disco adjacent to the VIP hospitality bar.The timelapse video started at 9pm last night with the MP for Bromwich East at Tom Robinson’s gig singing along to his hit 2-4-6-8-Motorway, and showed him later at the main Pyramid stage for Adele. It ended around 3.30am at the silent disco adjacent to the VIP hospitality bar.
Seen as the party unifier when he took on the role as Corbyn’s deputy, Watson was spotted just before 10am at the local train station just as the party putsch began.Seen as the party unifier when he took on the role as Corbyn’s deputy, Watson was spotted just before 10am at the local train station just as the party putsch began.
Tom Watson, Labour's Deputy leader, returns to London following a night at Glastonbury. pic.twitter.com/s1gDmzA156Tom Watson, Labour's Deputy leader, returns to London following a night at Glastonbury. pic.twitter.com/s1gDmzA156
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Lilian Greenwood's resignation letterLilian Greenwood's resignation letter
The Press Association’s Jack Maidment has posted Lilian Greenwood’s resignation letter on Twitter.The Press Association’s Jack Maidment has posted Lilian Greenwood’s resignation letter on Twitter.
Lilian Greenwood's resignation letter. Says new Labour leader needed to "bridge the widening divides in our Party". pic.twitter.com/wORk2Du7dsLilian Greenwood's resignation letter. Says new Labour leader needed to "bridge the widening divides in our Party". pic.twitter.com/wORk2Du7ds
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Emily Thornberry, the shadow defence secretary, is on the World at One now defending Jeremy Corbyn.Emily Thornberry, the shadow defence secretary, is on the World at One now defending Jeremy Corbyn.
She says she is surprised by today’s resignations. She says that Ian Murray, who resigned this morning as shadow Scottish secretary, spoke out against Corbyn at Friday’s shadow cabinet meeting, but that other shadow ministers didn’t.She says she is surprised by today’s resignations. She says that Ian Murray, who resigned this morning as shadow Scottish secretary, spoke out against Corbyn at Friday’s shadow cabinet meeting, but that other shadow ministers didn’t.
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Burnham urges Labour not to plunge into civil warBurnham urges Labour not to plunge into civil war
Andy Burnham, the shadow home secretary, has urged Labour not to plunge itself into civil war.Andy Burnham, the shadow home secretary, has urged Labour not to plunge itself into civil war.
At an uncertain time like this for our country, I cannot see how it makes sense for the Opposition to plunge itself into a civil war. 1/3At an uncertain time like this for our country, I cannot see how it makes sense for the Opposition to plunge itself into a civil war. 1/3
I have never taken part in a coup against any Leader of the Labour Party and I am not going to start now. 2/3I have never taken part in a coup against any Leader of the Labour Party and I am not going to start now. 2/3
It is for our members to decide who leads our Party & 10 months ago they gave Jeremy Corbyn a resounding mandate. I respect that & them. 3/3It is for our members to decide who leads our Party & 10 months ago they gave Jeremy Corbyn a resounding mandate. I respect that & them. 3/3
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Seven shadow cabinet ministers have left so far (six resigned, one sacked)Seven shadow cabinet ministers have left so far (six resigned, one sacked)
Here’s a list of the seven members of the shadow cabinet who have gone today.Here’s a list of the seven members of the shadow cabinet who have gone today.
Gone from Labour's front bench today;Hilary BennHeidi AlexanderGloria Del PieroIan MurrayLilian GreenwoodLucy PowellKerry McCarthy...Gone from Labour's front bench today;Hilary BennHeidi AlexanderGloria Del PieroIan MurrayLilian GreenwoodLucy PowellKerry McCarthy...
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Kerry McCarthy resigns from shadow cabinetKerry McCarthy resigns from shadow cabinet
Kerry McCarthy, the shadow environment secretary, has also resigned, according to Sky News.Kerry McCarthy, the shadow environment secretary, has also resigned, according to Sky News.
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Lucy Powell resigns from shadow cabinetLucy Powell resigns from shadow cabinet
Lucy Powell has resigned as shadow education secretary.Lucy Powell has resigned as shadow education secretary.
I've just spoken to Jeremy Corbyn to tell him that with regret I'm resigning from the Shadow Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/deLbWYaczdI've just spoken to Jeremy Corbyn to tell him that with regret I'm resigning from the Shadow Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/deLbWYaczd