Sultana steps down as chair of Socialist Campaign Group of MPs

LEADING left MP Zarah Sultana has resigned as chair of the Socialist Campaign Group of MPs, the Morning Star has learned.
Ms Sultana had served the post for five years in the group uniting the left in the Parliamentary Labour Party.
She has not issued any statement outlining reasons for her decision, nor were any indicated to the group meeting this week at which her resignation was reported.
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