Labour MPs 'canvassed for possible McDonnell takeover'

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Deputy leader Tom Watson is expected to hold talks with trade unions to try to get them to withdraw support for Jeremy Corbyn
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Mr Corbyn has been under pressure to quit since nearly his entire shadow cabinet resigned

Labour MPs are being asked to support shadow chancellor John McDonnell in a potential leadership takeover, ITV News understands.

John McDonnell Credit: PA

A source within the party said shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, Seema Malhotra, has been ringing around to try to canvas support.

Reports suggest she may be among the wave of resignations by shadow cabinet members expected today.

Last updated Thu 1 Jun 2017