‘An hour of abuse thrown at me’: Jeremy Corbyn on being the target of a Labour coup
Summary
Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the UK Labour Party, described the intense pressure and criticism he faced during a party coup attempt in 2016. After the EU referendum, many senior party members resigned from his team, and a no-confidence vote was held, but Corbyn refused to step down at that time.Key Facts
- Jeremy Corbyn led the Labour Party from 2015 to 2019.
- On June 25, 2016, after the EU referendum, Corbyn's Shadow Foreign Secretary was involved in planning a mass walkout.
- Corbyn dismissed Hilary Benn, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, after confirming his role in the plot.
- A total of 21 resignations from Corbyn's shadow cabinet occurred over that weekend.
- Corbyn faced an hour of harsh criticism at a Labour parliamentary meeting and a vote of no confidence passed 172 to 40.
- Despite the pressure, Corbyn decided not to resign, stating he was elected with a clear majority by party members.
- Corbyn’s wife, Laura Alvarez, was an important source of support during this difficult time.
- The article compares Corbyn’s experience with recent events involving Labour leader Keir Starmer and other UK political figures.
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