A petition backing Jeremy Corbyn has drawn more than 120,000 signatures as Labour MPs plot a leadership challenge in the coming days.

Supporters have rallied to the defence of Mr Corbyn after two Labour MPs submitted a motion of no confidence on Friday and scores more called on him to resign.

Hours after the country voted on Thursday to leave the European Union, Mr Corbyn faced criticism for his “lukewarm” campaigning for Britain to remain in the bloc.

The petition, launched on the petitions site 38Degrees, calls on his supporters to "make your voice heard against the Blairites and keep Jeremy as rightful leader of the Labour party".

"The people chose Jeremy Corbyn, it should be their choice. Jeremy is our only hope for the future," one commented under the petition.