2 members of Britain's Labour Party submit no-confidence motion in leader Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit vote handling

Britain's opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during a media interview on Abingdon Green, central London, on June 24, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

LONDON (Reuters) - Two members of Britain's main opposition Labour Party have submitted a motion of no confidence in their leader Jeremy Corbyn, BBC television reported on Friday (June 24).

The BBC said two members of the party - Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey - had submitted the motion over his handling of the EU referendum campaign.

Ms Hodge confirmed the report but Mr Coffey could not be immediately reached for comment.

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