Another day in the Labour leadership contest, another open letter.
This time it’s backing Owen Smith MP in his fight against Jeremy Corbyn. Eight Newham councillors have signed:
- Cllr Andrew Baikie
- Cllr David Christie
- Cllr Ian Corbett
- Cllr James Beckles
- Cllr Jo Corbett
- Cllr Mas Patel
- Cllr Patricia Holland
- Cllr Quintin Peppiatt
In addition, both Newham MPs, Lyn Brown and Stephen Timms, are among those who formally nominated Smith.
UPDATE (19 August 2016)
Councillors Salim Patel, Aleen Alarice and Alan Griffiths have now added their names to the list of signatories
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