Sunday, September 25, 2016

#UK: Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn Holds Onto Position After Challenge

[world politics news]


Jeremy Corbyn has been re-elected as the Labour Party's leader, defeating his challenger Owen Smith. Corbyn won 61.8% of the vote, a larger margin of victory than last year. More than half a million party members, trade unionists and registered supporters voted in the contest. The election was a result of a revolt against the left-leaning leader among Labour members in parliament.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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