The Labour Party is divided over leader Jeremy Corbyn's decision to back a general election on 31 January, The Independent has reported. Some MPs fear the party is unprepared for the snap election and could suffer heavy losses, while the leader's office was forced to deny claims the decision was not even supported by a majority of the shadow cabinet. Corbyn acknowledged there had been divisions within the party over the issue but said the debate had now been settled. Labour is united in its efforts to form the next government, he added.
The Labour Party is divided over leader Jeremy Corbyn's decision to back a general election on 12 December, The Independent has reported. Some MPs fear the party is unprepared for the snap election and could suffer heavy losses, while the leader's office was forced to deny claims the decision was not even supported by a majority of the shadow cabinet. Corbyn acknowledged there had been divisions within the party over the issue but said the debate had now been settled. Labour is united in its efforts to form the next government, he added.