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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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Stephen Doughty resigns from Labour frontbench

Stephen Doughty quit the Labour front bench in the wake of Jeremy Corbyn's reshuffle Credit: PA Wire

Labour MP Stephen Doughty is the latest frontbencher to resign, quitting his post live on TV.

The shadow foreign affairs minister made the announcement to viewers of BBC Daily Politics show on Wednesday.

He said that he believed resigning was the "honourable" thing for him to do because he disagreed with the sacking of Pat McFadden.

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