Eagle pulls out of leadership bid to back Owen over Corbyn
Angela Eagle has withdrawn from the contest for the Labour leadership, leaving Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn.
Angela Eagle has withdrawn from the contest for the Labour leadership, leaving Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn.
Angela Eagle has withdrawn from the race to oust Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston has the latest:
.@angelaeagle pulls out of Labour leadership race
.@angelaeagle thanks supporters. Says @owensmith_mp has lead so she is withdrawing and supporting him
.@angelaeagle "I am supporting Owen with all of my enthusiasm and might"
.@angelaeagle says quite a narrow gap with @owensmith_mp
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