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Corbyn fills four vacancies in his shadow cabinet

Jeremy Corbyn has filled four vacancies in his shadow cabinet following the Brexit vote.

The Labour leader appointed Rebecca Long-Bailey as shadow business secretary, Sue Hayman as shadow environment secretary, Christina Rees as shadow Wales secretary and Peter Dowd as shadow chief secretary to the Treasury

In total, 52 Labour MPs rebelled against Mr Corbyn's orders and voted against triggering Article 50 on Wednesday night.

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Corbyn: Labour respected EU referendum result

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ordered his MPs to support the Brexit Bill. Credit: PA

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his party showed its "respect" for the EU referendum result by voting in support of the Brexit Bill.

Corbyn ordered his MPs to support the legislation, which gives Theresa May the power to begin formal talks for the UK to withdraw from the European Union, although 52 Labour MPs still voted against it.

In recent weeks, Labour has forced the government to reveal what their plan for Brexit actually is.

Both from their public statements and the amendments their MPs have voted down, the Conservatives have made clear they are determined to use Brexit to turn Britain into a bargain basement tax haven.

Labour has a profoundly different vision for our country, with a plan to rebuild and transform Britain so that no one and no community is left behind.

Article 50 is just the start of the negotiating process. Labour will be using every opportunity, both in Parliament and in the country, to protect jobs, rights and living standards, and achieve the best possible deal for Britain.

– Statement from Jeremy Corbyn
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