29-06-2017 20:09 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Jeremy Corbyn sacks three frontbenchers after single market vote

Andy Slaughter joined dozens of Labour backbenchers in backing the Queen’s speech amendment.Jeremy Corbyn has sacked three Labour frontbenchers who voted against the party in favour of a Queen’s speech amendment calling for Britain to remain within the customs union and single market.The Labour leader, who has been emboldened by the election result, decided to take a tougher approach than after the vote to trigger article 50, when shadow ministers who rebelled were allowed to remain
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