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Seven MPs leave Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
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| Contributor | IndyGeorgia |
| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Feb 18, 2019 04:36am |
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| Author | BBC |
| News Date | Monday, February 18, 2019 10:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | 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.
Ms Berger said: "This morning we have all now resigned from the Labour Party. This has been a very difficult, painful, but necessary decision. |
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