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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Matt Dathan

Live updates as Jeremy Corbyn appoints shadow cabinet ministers

Jeremy Corbyn waves on stage after new is announced as the new leader of The Labour Party during the Labour Party Leadership Conference in London (AP)

Here are the latest updates:

Jeremy Corbyn embroiled in sexism row as top jobs all go to men

● But John McDonnell dismisses sexist criticism

Shadow foreign secretary says Labour will campaign to stay in EU 'in all circumstances'

Hard-left John McDonnell is named shadow Chancellor

Andy Burnham appointed shadow home secretary

 

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Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet appointments have received a mixed reaction from members of his own party.

The new Labour leader's decision to install his ally John McDonnell as shadow chancellor was met with surprise by some, including Mike Gapes.

The Ilford South MP was told of the news while being interviewed on BBC radio, and said it was "a shame".

He said: "Well, I... are you sure about that? I think that is a shame, because the speculation was that Angela Eagle might be the contender and if that's the case that means all the top jobs will be held by men.

"Jeremy Corbyn has clearly got an agenda on the economy that's different to the past and he is entitled to appoint whoever he wishes to.

"I think it's unfortunate that we won't have any women in the foreign affairs, the Home Office or in the Treasury, the leader or deputy leader."

But Cat Smith, the MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, told the broadcaster the shadow cabinet appointments signalled a "different" approach.

"There are going to be new people brought in and these are fresh faces and it is a sign we are going to do politics in a new way and different way," she said.

"These have been appointments from all wings of the party, a really inclusive approach."

Dan Jarvis MP, who declined to run for the leadership, said he had received "vitriolic messages" after saying he doubted he would be called on to serve on Mr Corbyn's frontbench.

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