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Ewan McGregor has thrown his support behind embattled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn , blasting the MPs trying to oust him.

The Trainspotting and Star Wars star replied on Twitter to Mr Corbyn's defiant statement in the wake of yesterday's no confidence vote.

And while 172 MPs said they had lost faith in their party leader, the actor backed the Islington North MP's decision to stick it out.

He tweeted: "@JeremyCorbyn Good for you! The turncoats in your party should be ashamed of themselves. I hope you find the support you deserve."

Charlotte Church, who has become an outspoken campaigner since the Tories won a majority last year, is also sticking with the Labour leader.

Ms Church, who defended her decision to vote for Plaid Cymru in May's Welsh Assembly election , retweeted a comment from Max Blumenthal.

It said: "@HilaryBennMP is pushing for Corbyn's resignation almost as passionately as he advocated for invading Iraq and bombing Syria # CorbynStays."

Mr Corbyn is attempting to face down a major rebellion from the parliamentary Labour party which has brought more than 50 resignations from his Shadow team , as well as an overwhelming majority passing the no confidence motion.

His cobbled together new Shadow Cabinet held its first meeting yesterday, with the photo shoot turning into another embarrassment as candid comments were caught on camera.

Potential candidates to replace Mr Corbyn as leader are set to break cover today as the party's MPs continue to seek a way forward.

While McGregor thinks he should stay, author JK Rowling thinks his time should be up.

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The Harry Potter writer has retweeted a number of comments calling for Mr Corbyn to step down.

And she commented yesterday: "I do love 'well-orchestrated coup' as a term of abuse. Most of us are thrilled to see Labour acting so competently. Keep it up."

Ms Rowling, who donated to Tom Watson's campaign to be Deputy Leader , was among the celebrities to share their despair after the Leave result in the EU referendum , tweeting: "I don't think I've ever wanted magic more."

Mr Corbyn has faced heavy criticism of his lacklustre support for the Remain campaign, with many MPs referencing it in their letters of resignation from his Shadow team.

And actress Frances Barber is furious with Mr Corbyn, tweeting several messages calling for him to quit.

Comedian Jenny Eclair quoted Oliver Cromwell, tweeting: "1653 You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately... Depart, I say; and let us have done with you.In the name of God, go!"