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Motion to oust UK Labour Party deputy leader withdrawn
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LONDON, Sept 21 — A motion to abolish the position of deputy leader at Britain’s main opposition Labour Party in a bid to oust Tom Watson, whose position on Brexit differs from leader Jeremy Corbyn, has been withdrawn, lawmaker Mary Creagh said today.

Citing disloyalty over Brexit at a meeting of Labour’s National Executive Committee on Friday, Jon Lansman, the founder of the left-wing grassroots movement Momentum, had proposed abolishing the deputy’s post, according to two party officials.

"I understand the motion against Tom Watson has been withdrawn,” Creagh said on Twitter. — Reuters

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