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Jeremy Corbyn backed by another trade union, the CWU CWU backs Jeremy Corbyn to oust Blairites
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The Communication Workers Union says it is backing left-wing MP Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour Party leadership contest. The Communication Workers Union has backed left-wing MP Jeremy Corbyn in Labour's leadership contest, saying the "grip of the Blairites" on the party must be "loosened once and for all".
The union, which has just under 200,000 members, put Andy Burnham as its second choice, saying the "grip of the Blairites" on the party must be "loosened once and for all". The union, which has just under 200,000 members, put Andy Burnham as its second choice.
Its endorsement for Islington North MP follows that of the UK's two largest unions, Unite and Unison. Its endorsement for the Islington North MP follows that of the UK's two largest unions, Unite and Unison.
He has gone from an outsider to a front runner in the leadership contest. The MP has gone from being an outsider to a front runner in the contest.
CWU general secretary Dave Ward said: "We reject the notion that Labour needs to move to the centre ground of British politics. "There is a virus within the Labour Party and Jeremy Corbyn is the antidote," said CWU general secretary Dave Ward.
"We reject the notion that Labour needs to move to the centre ground of British politics.
"The centre ground has moved significantly to the right in recent years.""The centre ground has moved significantly to the right in recent years."
The union is recommending Angela Eagle for deputy leader, with Caroline Flint as second preference.The union is recommending Angela Eagle for deputy leader, with Caroline Flint as second preference.
BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said the backing of another big union for Mr Corbyn would "fuel fears of a major split in the party if he becomes leader".