Angela Eagle Withdraws From Labour Leadership Race

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(AFP) – Challenger Angela Eagle withdrew from the contest to lead Britain’s main opposition Labour Party on Tuesday and backed rival Owen Smith in a unity bid to replace embattled leader Jeremy Corbyn.

“I’m announcing tonight that I’m withdrawing from this race and supporting Owen,” Eagle told journalists in parliament.

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