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Shadow ministers walk out in wake of Labour reshuffle

Three shadow ministers have resigned from their positions in the wake of Jeremy Corbyn's first reshuffle as Labour leader.

Shadow rail minister Jonathan Reynolds and shadow foreign affairs minister Stephen Doughty both stood down after expressing dismay at the treatment of colleague Pat McFadden, who was sacked as shadow Europe minister.

Later, Kevan Jones, shadow minister for the armed forces, resigned citing differences with the leader over the Trident nuclear deterrent.

Emily Thornberry, who opposes renewal of the programme, had been appointed to replace Maria Eagle overnight.

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Shadow Rail Minister resigns from Labour front bench

The MP announced on Twitter he has resigned from the Labour front bench. Credit: Johnathan Reynolds

Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Rail Minister, has resigned from Labour's front bench following the party's reshuffle yesterday.

He announced on Twitter his decision and posted his resignation letter on Facebook, adding: "On reflection regarding yesterday's Labour reshuffle, I have decided that it's best if I serve the Party as a backbencher. I've written to Jeremy this morning to let him know."

In his letter, he referred to former Shadow Europe Minister Pat McFadden who was rumoured to have been sacked over "disloyalty" to Jeremy Corbyn.

Reynolds said that he believed McFadden was right in his comments following the Paris attacks, which were said to have "infuriated" Corbyn.

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The security and well-being of my constituents must always be my first consideration, and I therefore believe my colleague Pat McFadden was right to condemn those who would to any degree absolve ISIS for their actions following the atrocities in Paris.

– Jonathan Reynolds MP
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