172 MPs have voted no confidence in the Labour party leader
Labour Party MPs have voted no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn by a margin of 172 to 40.
The secret ballot was held between nine and four today, on the motion ‘that this PLP has no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party.’
It’s rumoured that Angela Eagle and Tom Watson will meet imminently to discuss which of them is best-placed to challenge the Corbyn for the leadership.
With such limited support Corbyn could struggle to get the 51 nominations required to stand.
He would rely on the support of some of the 20 Labour MEPs, which could also be problematic given the criticism of his behaviour during the EU referendum campaign.
However, his team believe that according to party rules he is automatically entitled to appear on the ballot.
Corbyn has already made it clear that he will not stand down, commenting:
‘I was democratically elected leader of our party for a new kind of politics by 60 per cent of Labour members and supporters, and I will not betray them by resigning. Today’s vote by MPs has no constitutional legitimacy.
“We are a democratic party, with a clear constitution. Our people need Labour party members, trade unionists and MPs to unite behind my leadership at a critical time for our country.”
The results have already triggered another resignation — of shadow home office minister Lyn Brown — bringing the total to 52.
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14 Responses to “Corbyn ‘will not betray’ members by resigning”
George Topping
I have just read this article which explains a lot. It rather tells us what we already know.
http://www.thecanary.co/2016/06/28/truth-behind-labour-coup-really-began-manufactured-exclusive/
scandalous bill
The motives and hypocrisy of the Labour Party establishment is sadly exposed and in full view. It is more than curious that the Hodge led motion, citing Jeremy’s so called lack commitment to the remain campaign as being against the policy of the party have not had a single word to say about those in the party who worked for Labour Leave. Even more alarming is the fact that Labour Leave received major funding from well known right wing Tory party supporters and Error prone Banks via Leave.eu.
There has been no request to remove the whip from the Labour Leave MPs nor has their been any statement from any of the anti-Corbyn conspirators requesting these individuals face any disciplinary action from the party for directly contravening the expressed position of the Labour party. Curious in the extreme, to say the least.
Jeremy faces an establishment PLP initiated de-selection public lynching and vilification for not robustly, in their view, advocating the party agreed policy, while, at the same time, those “Labour Party Faithful” MPs and cronies, who freely associated with, and accepted sponsorship from, the most Xenophobic and vitriolic segment of the Brexit campaign, are warmly welcomed into the Party establishment fold and invited to join the “dump Jeremy” bandwagon.
It would seem that the movement against Jeremy Corbyn has less to do with his leadership and more to do with full blooded attempt to silence or discredit anything he might say regarding Tony Blair when the anticipated release of the Chilcot Report is debated.
The destruction of Labour’s credibility lies entirely in the hands of the establishment PLP. This PLP resembles a band of thieves more than any potential government in waiting. The responsibility for the disintegration of the Labour Party is theirs and theirs alone. The effects will be long lasting.
s rossiter
Corbyn is described as a man of decency and principle. I understand why so many NuLab MPs feel threatened. I suggest a proven liar of no principal or integrity should save the dau. Unfortunately Tony Blair isn’t available. Time for Gisella or Kate to fill the breech. They are perfect for the job.
Eleanor Firman
I don’t want the party to split. Watching the PLP behave like a pack of marauding hounds is truly shocking – I don’t know anyone who believes they are acting out of altruism at this point. That’s the saddest bit – everyone can see what they’re doing. I truly hope they can find a way to back down and apologise to Jeremy and start working collectively for the sake of the country.