Eagle pulls out of leadership bid to back Owen over Corbyn
Angela Eagle has withdrawn from the contest for the Labour leadership, leaving Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn.
All-male Labour leadership contest as Eagle pulls out
Labour is set for an all-male leadership contest after Angela Eagle withdrew to offer her support to Owen Smith as a "unity candidate" to take on Jeremy Corbyn.
Ms Eagle, who was first to challenge the Labour leader's position on July 11, stepped down after it became apparent that Pontypridd MP Mr Smith was set to outstrip her in the race for nominations from MPs and MEPs.
ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston reports:
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