Labour Leader Corbyn Won’t Resign After Big Loss

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    British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn waits for the declaration of his seat in the 2019 general election in Islington, London, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The first handful of results to be declared in Britain's election are showing a surge in support for to the Conservatives in northern England seats where Labour has long been dominant. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

    LONDON (AP) – Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says Britain’s election result is “very disappointing” for his party, but he is resisting pressure to step down right away.

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    Corbyn says the divisive issue of Brexit has “contributed to the result.”

    Labour is losing seats to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party, which is on course to win a solid majority in Parliament.

    Many Labour figures are calling on Corbyn to resign. He said early Friday he would not lead the party into another election, but would stay on during a “process of reflection.” Corbyn also accused the media of attacking Labour and contributing to its poor result.


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    judith
    judith
    4 years ago

    Even the ultra-leftist BBC called him out on his ant-semitism. Ding dong the witch is dead.

    perspective
    perspective
    4 years ago

    He is a disgrace. As an individual. As a political leader. And to the party he so poorly served.

    triumphinwhitehouse
    triumphinwhitehouse
    4 years ago

    neturei karta now don’t know what to do.