Corbyn: Earthy leftwing leader who splits Labour

Opposed by most of his MPs and lionised by grassroots activists, socialist Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected on Saturday as leader of Britain's opposition Labour, but takes his party into an increasingly uncertain future.

The 67-year-old, first elected as leader last year, increased his support, roundly defeating opponent Owen Smith thanks to support from party members and supporters, even though most lawmakers want him gone.

His anti-establishment, left-wing credentials have endeared him to voters disillusioned with mainstream politics, as has his image as a man of principle standing up for ordinary people.