Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly ‘ready to step down’ as leader of the Labour Party, it has been claimed.

Sources said last night that Mr Corbyn is becoming ‘tired and fed up’ in the role, and is looking to leave as he nears his 70th birthday in May.

Speaking to The Standard, one member of the shadow cabinet said that those closest to the leader are of the view he would like to hand over his socialist project.

Sources said last night that Mr Corbyn is becoming ‘tired and fed up’ in the role, and is looking to leave as he nears his 70th birthday in May (Picture: Getty)

The source said: ‘He’s tired and fed up.’


Another added: ‘Corbyn is ready to step down. He wants to step down.’

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However, this morning, a futher Labour source denied that Corbyn is looking to step down – claiming ‘somebody has been eating too much cheese’.



They said: ‘Somebody has been eating too much cheese, or something harder. His diary is packed full. He does a lot more late nights than early mornings: meetings, engagements, receptions. He’ll be at the Kebab Awards tonight.’

Referring to the article being in The Standard’s diary section, a party spokeswoman said: ‘The fact that it’s been put in the diary section probably reflects its shoddy sourcing

‘It’s complete and utter nonsense.’

However, this morning, a futher Labour source denied that Corbyn is looking to step down – claiming ‘somebody has been eating too much cheese’ (Picture: PA)

Speaking on Sunday, Jeremy Corbyn indicated he could launch a fresh bid to oust Theresa May if her Brexit deal is rejected by MPs for a third time.

The Labour leader said it would be ‘appropriate’ to table another confidence motion in the Government at that point.

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Mr Corbyn also indicated that his party could back an amendment calling for a referendum on a Brexit deal, although he would not set out which side he would be on in another public vote.

Later today, he will meet leaders of the SNP, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru and Green Party to discuss Brexit.

In a joint statement ahead of the talks, Ian Blackford, Vince Cable, Liz Saville Roberts and Caroline Lucas said: ‘The UK faces an unprecedented crisis with Brexit, and Westminster remains deeply divided.

‘The best and most democratic way forward is to put the decision back to the people in a new vote – with the option to Remain on the ballot paper.’

Mr Corbyn will also meet members of the ‘Norway Plus’ group of MPs in a separate meeting.