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Heidi Alexander resigns from shadow cabinet

Ms Alexander said a change of leadership was needed. Credit: PA

Heidi Alexander, the shadow health secretary, has resigned from the shadow cabinet over Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.

She said she had left with a "heavy heart" but believed the party needed to leadership to develop a "credible and inspiring alternative" to the Conservatives.

In a letter to Mr Corbyn she wrote:

As much as I believe you are a man of principle, I do not believe you have the capacity to shape the answers our country is demanding and I believe if we are to form the next government a change of leadership is essential.

– Heidi Alexander
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