Corbyn will not resign despite losing confidence vote

British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he will "not betray" the party's members by resigning, despite losing a vote of confidence.

MPs from Britain's opposition Labour Party have backed a motion of no confidence in Mr Corbyn by an overwhelming margin.

The Parliamentary Labour Party voted by 172 to 40 for the motion tabled by veteran backbencher Dame Margaret Hodge, according to sources.   

The motion was tabled in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union and backed by many who felt he had not campaigned hard enough to keep the country inside the EU, and would not be able to win a future election.            

The result, which was expected after days of heavy criticism from within his party, has no formal consequence and does not automatically trigger a leadership election.

Mr Corbyn had previously said he would not resign and would stand again if the party did call a leadership contest.
 [rte.ie]
28/6/16
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