Jeremy Corbyn loses Labour confidence vote
Jeremy Corbyn is under renewed pressure to quit as Labour leader after his MPs overwhelmingly backed a vote of no confidence in him.
North East MPs take up roles in shadow Labour team
Three North East MPs have been promoted to Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet as he reshuffles his top team in the wake of mass resignations.
Pat Glass, MP for North West Durham becomes the shadow education secretary, moved from her role as shadow European minister.
Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough takes over from Lilian Greenwood as shadow transport secretary.
Dave Anderson, MP for Blaydon, becomes shadow Northern Ireland secretary following the resignation of Vernon Coaker.
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