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Labour MPs are anticipated to announce a challenge to Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership after a three-quarters of the parliamentary party voted on a motion of no confidence against him. Analysts predict that two possible candidates who could fight for the leadership include deputy leader, Tom Watson, and ex-shadow business secretary, Angela Eagle. However, Mr Corbyn has claimed that he would not “betray” his supporters by resigning.
Whereas on the other hand, the SNP has asked the Speaker to declare it the official opposition at Westminster because their Westminster leader, Angus Robertson, has more support than Mr Corbyn. Exactly 172 Labour MPs voted in favour of the no-confidence motion on Tuesday while 40 voted against. Former deputy leader, Harriet Harman, has urged Mr Corbyn to step down. Meanwhile shadow education secretary, Pat Glass, announced to resign only 48 hours after being given the job saying that it was her “dream job” but “the situation is untenable”.
According to the former shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, Seema Malhotra, it was likely that a challenger would come forward on Wednesday. Former acting leader, Dame Margaret Beckett, also claimed that “when you assume leadership you have to understand that the interests of those you lead come before your own and in those interests I’m afraid he should stand aside.” But shadow chancellor John McDonnell urged his fellow MPs to “play by the rules” and trigger a formal leadership contest. He said Mr Corbyn was feeling “fine” but added that “we’re all saddened that we’re going through this because it’s completely unnecessary.”
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