Britain's opposition Labour party is in chaos after a high-profile sacking by leader Jeremy Corbyn in the wake of the UK voting to leave the European Union. Up to half of his shadow cabinet are expected tor resign after Mr Corbyn sacked his shadow Foreign Secretary Hillary Benn.
Mr Benn had made it known he had lost confidence in Mr Corbyn and called for him to step down. This comes as other Labour MPs had tabled a vote of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn which is due to be discussed this coming week.
Jeremy Corbyn has been blamed for being out of touch with traditional Labour supporters who voted in their millions for the UK to leave the EU, despite Labour's campaign for Britain to stay in Europe.
As he left his home, Hillary Benn told reporters how his sacking had come about.
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