Chris Leslie condemns Labour intolerance of critics of Corbyn

The MP, whose constituency has passed a vote of no confidence in him, brands Momentum ‘Militant for the digital age’

Labour MP and former shadow chancellor Chris Leslie has denounced the grass roots movement Momentum as “the Militant for the digital age” after left-wing party activists passed a vote of no confidence in him in his Nottingham East constituency.

Leslie, who has been a persistent critic of Jeremy Corbyn over economic policy, Brexit and national security issues, said the party was no longer a broad church but dominated by supporters of the leader who were completely intolerant of people with views different to their own.

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