Labour leader refuses to step down as shadow ministers resign

UK's Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will not resign despite turmoil in the party following a revolt in his top team after British citizens voted in a historic referendum to leave the European Union (EU).

According to Press TV, Britain’s opposition party plunged into crisis on Sunday night following the resignation of a group of shadow ministers following the Brexit vote.

Twelve members of the Labour shadow cabinet left office amid demands that Corbyn should step down in favor of a pro-EU candidate who can cope with the situation arising following the referendum.

Corbyn said in a statement on Sunday night he will not “betray the trust” of his voters, adding he would have to be defeated in a democratic election.

“Our country faces a huge challenge following Thursday’s vote to leave the European Union. And the British people have a right to know how their elected leaders are going to respond,” he said.

“We need to come together to heal the divisions exposed by the vote. We have to respect the decision that has been made, hold the government to democratic account over its response, and ensure that working people don’t pay the price of exit,” he added.

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