Hello, and welcome. Jeremy Corbyn has lost a vote of no confidence and now faces a challenge from Labour Party MPs. We’re closing the blog but we’ll keep reporting and analysing the story as the leadership race comes into focus.
This is what you need to know:
- MPs have passed a no confidence motion against Jeremy Corbyn by 172 votes to 40, with 4 abstentions
- Jeremy Corbyn vows to defy “unconstitutional vote” and stay on rather than “betraying” party members
- The main challenger is tipped to be either Angela Eagle or Tom Watson
- Meanwhile the Scottish Government is wooing Brussels and Stephen Crabb is tipped to run for Tory leader
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