Emily Thornberry confirms bid to succeed Jeremy Corbyn
The shadow foreign secretary is the first Labour figure to formally announce a bid for the top job.
The shadow foreign secretary is the first Labour figure to formally announce a bid for the top job.
The former Prime Minister said the result "has brought shame on us. We let our country down.”
Johnson may also ditch the Brexit protection for workers’ rights and environment he promised.
Members will play a decisive role in deciding the future direction of the party, as the leadership race starts to heat up.
Ashton-under-Lyne MP Ms Rayner is expected to run as the party’s deputy leader.Rebecca Long Bailey, the shadow business secretary – a protege of shadow chancellor John McDonnell – has long been seen as the favourite of the left to succeed Mr Corbyn. Richard Burgon through his weight behind her on ...
John McDonnell and Richard Burgon have both thrown their weight behind the shadow business secretary.
Emily Thornberry, who is accused of calling voters "stupid", said "whatever our differences, let’s not sink into that gutter."
McDonnell said that while “Jeremy was the right leader”, it is time for the party to “move on” under new leadership.
Labour took 49 seats in the capital, including Putney, described as a "bright light in a dark night".
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