Jeremy Corbyn has lasted longer in Labour's top post than many expected - but after a devastating night for his party, he has signalled the end of his tenure
"I want to make it clear that I will not lead the party in any future general election," he said after retaining his seat of Islington North on Friday.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announces he will stand down as party leader, following the crushing election loss.His time as leader saw him outlast two Tory prime ministers and transform Labour's identity from a party of pragmatism to one in favour of radical change as he rode a wave of anti-austerity resentment.
Those colleagues had not expected the meteoric rise that followed when the party's membership, swollen by supporters joining under new rules, overwhelmingly voted for him in September of that year.The move was much to the indignation of many in his parliamentary party, and he suffered a shadow cabinet walkout and a no-confidence vote with fears he was electorally incompetent.
He did not win, as some of his supporters may have you believe, but he did not suffer the humiliating defeat many predicted.
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