Kerry McCarthy resigns as shadow environment secretary
Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy has resigned as Shadow Environment Secretary
It means that six Labour shadow cabinet members have resigned today in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.
Kerry McCarthy resigns as Shadow Environment Secretary
Kerry McCarthy has resigned as shadow environment secretary in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party.
She was an advocate for Britain to remain in the EU, and her resignation follows continued criticism from within the Labour party of leader Jeremy Corbyn's 'lacklustre' campaigning in the run-up to the referendum.
The Bristol East MP joins Lilian Greenwood, Lucy Powell, Ian Murray, Gloria De Piero and Heidi Alexander who have also stepped down from their roles
More top news
-
Bristol and Bath's creative industries receive £46 million funding boost
The creative industries across Bristol and Bath have received £46 million to create 'new experiences and boost productivity.'
-
NSPCC expands service in Plymouth to help keep schoolchildren safe online
A service in Plymouth run by the NSPCC, which helps prevents online child sexual abuse, is expanding.
-
Bristol Water urges people to stay out of lakes over algae concerns
Bristol Water is urging people to stay safe and not swim in the water at spots like Chew Valley or Cheddar Lake this weekend.