Opposition Labour MPs pass no-confidence motion in leader Corbyn

Lawmakers from Britain's opposition Labour Party backed a motion of no confidence in their leader Jeremy Corbyn by an overwhelming margin on Tuesday, but Corbyn said he would not resign. The motion was tabled in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union and backed by many who felt Corbyn had not campaigned hard enough to keep the country inside the EU, and would not be able to win a future election. Corbyn subsequently said he would not resign, in a statement issued shortly after th