Ian Austin confirmed that he has left the Labour Party
Ian Austin who represents Dudley North is the ninth member to resign stating he has become "ashamed" of Labour under Jeremy Corbyn.
He says he has no plans on joining the new breakaway Independent Group which 11 other MPs are already a part of.

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