Jon Lansman Pulls Out Of Labour General Secretary Race

Momentum founder Jon Lansman has pulled out of the race to be Labour’s new general secretary.In a statement posted on Twitter on Sunday, Lansman said he had decided to “step back” to focus on his role on the party’s ruling National Executive Committee.He said he had thrown his hat into the ring against Unite’s Jennie Formby - the candidate favoured by Jeremy Corbyn’s office - in a bid to open up the contest and ensure the views of members and affiliates were h