London – UK Labour Party Leader Loses Confidence Vote

London – Britain’s Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says he won’t resign despite a vote of no confidence from his party’s lawmakers.

Corbyn said Tuesday the vote has no constitutional legitimacy. He said he will not “betray” his supporters by resigning.

The main opposition party’s lawmakers earlier passed an overwhelming vote of no confidence and many called for him to step down as party leader.

He has been criticized severely for his weak performance during the European Union referendum campaign, which ended with Britain voting to leave the EU.

The Labour Party backed staying in the bloc but many said Corbyn campaigned poorly. He may now face a formal leadership contest.