Ed Miliband calls on Corbyn to resign 'untenable' position

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Ed Miliband (right) has urged Jeremy Corbyn to resign. Credit: PA

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has called on successor Jeremy Corbyn to quit, saying his position is "untenable".

Mr Miliband said he had supported Mr Corbyn "all the way along", but now urged him to reflect on what is "the right thing for the country".

He told BBC Radio 4's The World At One programme: "I have reluctantly reached the conclusion that his position is untenable."

Last updated Tue 5 Jul 2016