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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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Jeremy Corbyn fills four vacant shadow cabinet seats

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Credit: PA

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has filled four vacancies in his shadow cabinet.

He appointed Rebecca Long-Bailey as shadow business secretary, replacing Clive Lewis who quit the role this week due to the Article 50 vote.

Sue Hayman has been appointed shadow environment secretary, Christina Rees is shadow Wales secretary, and Peter Dowd is now shadow chief secretary to the Treasury.

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