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Labour MPs table motion of no confidence in Corbyn

Labour MPs Ann Coffey and Dame Margaret Hodge have submitted a motion of no confidence in party leader Jeremy Corbyn

Two Labour MPs have submitted a motion of no confidence in party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Margaret Hodge tabled the motion, her office has confirmed. It was seconded by Ann Coffey.

Earlier, Labour Leave campaigner Gisela Stuart used a victory address to call on party leaders to "reflect on how they represent the views of voters."

Without naming Mr Corbyn, she said: "It is now incumbent to all party leaders to also reflect to what extent they are representing and reflecting the views of the voters."

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