Crisis envelops UK Labour leadership contest

By Paul Mitchell (WSWS) – Labour Party leader Ed Miliband resigned last week following the party’s rout in the May 7 general election, but a crisis is already enveloping the contest to find his replacement. Front-runner Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna announced his withdrawal on Friday, just days after declaring his leadership bid. Umunna told reporters … Continue reading Crisis envelops UK Labour leadership contest