Jeremy Corbyn leadership crisis: Will Labour split?

Stand-off over fate of leader could turn into permanent rift – and perhaps the end of the party

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Political experts are predicting a divide in the Labour Party as it faces one of its biggest crises in its 116-year history.

Jeremy Corbyn is preparing for a leadership challenge following mass resignations from the shadow cabinet and a no confidence vote from three-quarters of his MPs.

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