Senior Labour leaders from the Midlands resign
Five senior Labour leaders from the Midlands have resigned from the Shadow Cabinet today in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.
Lilian Greenwood resigns from shadow cabinet
The MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood has stepped down from her role as shadow transport secretary over Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.
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MP for Chesterfield resigns from shadow cabinet post
Toby Perkins, the MP for Chesterfield, has resigned as shadow armed forces minister saying the Labour Party "needs a change at the top".
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Corbyn says he will not stand down as Labour leader
He said he will stand for leader again if a fresh contest is held amid growing calls for him to stand down within the party.
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Tom Watson at Glastonbury as party divisions erupt
Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson was enjoying a silent disco at Glastonbury Festival as the party leadership became embroiled in civil war.