Labour reshuffle: Jeremy Corbyn fills gaps in shadow cabinet after Brexit vote rebellion

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has reshuffled his shadow cabinet

Rebecca Long-Bailey is promoted by the Labour leader to shadow business secretary, the post vacated by Clive Lewis.

Peter Dowd is promoted within the shadow Treasury team to fill Ms Long-Bailey’s former role as shadow chief secretary.

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Sue Hayman joins the front bench as shadow environment secretary after the resignation of Rachael Maskell, while Christina Rees becomes shadow Wales secretary, replacing Jo Stevens.

No replacement has been announced for Dawn Butler as shadow communities minister, though it is not thought the role is being abolished.

A Conservative spokesman said: “This is Jeremy Corbyn’s fourth reshuffle and still nothing has changed.

“Labour remains completely out of touch with the concerns of ordinary, working people.”

Meanwhile, Mr Corbyn slammed stories of his imminent resignation as Labour leader. On BBC Breakfast, he said: “I’m really surprised the BBC is reporting fake news. There is no news.”

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