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Angela Eagle to announce Labour leadership bid on Monday | |
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Angela Eagle has said she will announce a bid for the leadership of the Labour Party on Monday. | |
Ms Eagle, who resigned as shadow business secretary last week, said leader Jeremy Corbyn had failed "to lead an organised and effective" party. | |
Mr Corbyn's spokesman said he would remain as leader of the party and would fight any leadership challenge. | |
It comes after Tom Watson called off talks with unions aimed at resolving the stand-off at the top of the party. | |
Mr Corbyn has refused to step down despite a vote of no confidence passed by the party's MPs last month - and many resignations from his shadow cabinet - in the wake of the EU referendum. | |
Confirming her leadership bid, Ms Eagle said she would "explain my vision for the country and the difference a strong Labour Party can make" on Monday. | |
Meanwhile, deputy leader Mr Watson said Mr Corbyn's declaration to continue "come what may" meant there was "no realistic prospect of reaching a compromise" over the leadership. | |
The Unite union had been due to meet representatives of Mr Corbyn and Labour MPs in Brighton on Sunday in a bid to break the deadlock. | |
Mr Watson said he had made "significant progress" during initial talks with union representatives earlier this week, adding it was his "strong belief" the discussions could have led to a basis for further talks. | |
"It is with regret and profound sadness that I have concluded there is little to be achieved by pursuing wider conversations with our union affiliates at this time," Mr Watson said. | |
'Can broker peace' | 'Can broker peace' |
More than 20 members of Mr Corbyn's shadow cabinet and a similar number of junior ministers walked out last month, after questioning his performance during the EU referendum and his ability to lead the party. | More than 20 members of Mr Corbyn's shadow cabinet and a similar number of junior ministers walked out last month, after questioning his performance during the EU referendum and his ability to lead the party. |
Unite's general secretary Len McCluskey had been spearheading efforts to break the deadlock within the party. | Unite's general secretary Len McCluskey had been spearheading efforts to break the deadlock within the party. |
Reports suggest Mr Watson was due to meet Parliamentary Labour Party chairman John Cryer and chief whip Rosie Winterton on Sunday, ahead of Unite's policy conference on Monday. | Reports suggest Mr Watson was due to meet Parliamentary Labour Party chairman John Cryer and chief whip Rosie Winterton on Sunday, ahead of Unite's policy conference on Monday. |
Appearing on the Andrew Marr Show last Sunday, Mr McCluskey said trade unions were "professional negotiators" and could "resolve this issue" inside the Labour Party. | Appearing on the Andrew Marr Show last Sunday, Mr McCluskey said trade unions were "professional negotiators" and could "resolve this issue" inside the Labour Party. |
"The trade unions can broker a peace - with Jeremy as our leader and the genuine concerns of the PLP, we can bring people together," he said. | "The trade unions can broker a peace - with Jeremy as our leader and the genuine concerns of the PLP, we can bring people together," he said. |