BBC: Seven MPs leave Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
Seven MPs have resigned from the Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism.
They are: Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey.
Ms Berger said Labour had become institutionally anti-Semitic and she was "embarrassed and ashamed" to stay.
Mr Corbyn said he was "disappointed" the MPs had felt unable to continue working for the policies that "inspired millions" at the 2017 election.
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said the "honourable thing for them to do" would be to stand down as MPs and seek to return to Parliament in by-elections.
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WNU Editor: They are not going to be the last to leave the party .... The first step for Labour's exiles: bring 29 more with them (The Guardian).
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1 comment:
I admire the ones that left 1st although I do not think their polices are wise.
If you break ranks in the US, a majority or minority whip sees you. Then they threaten you re-election campaign funding (your job/income). That is hard for anybody. Sometimes they threaten more such as, when Senator Toricelli was threatened. Funny how that Chinese money can end his career, but not the Clinton's career in crime.
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