MPs quit UK's Labour Party against leader

Corbyn criticized for his handling of alleged anti-Semitism, stance on Brexit

Seven Members of Parliament have quit the United Kingdom's Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, his stance on Brexit and foreign policy issues, as well as what they regard as the failure to deal with anti-Semitism.

The seven MPs, Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey took turns to explain their personal reasons for quitting the party at a news conference in Westminster on Monday.