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Jeremy Corbyn said he wants "greater social solidarity across Europe", not "a market agenda". (Photo: Ciarran Norris)

Doubts over new Labour leader's EU views

The election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour party leader on Saturday (12 September) is dividing the party and has raised doubts about Labour's position on EU membership.

Corbyn, who was elected by party members with a 59.5 percent majority, has so far refused to say whether he would campaign for or against Britain staying in the EU when a referendum is held in 2016 or 2017.

On Sunday, Labour shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna r...

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Jeremy Corbyn said he wants "greater social solidarity across Europe", not "a market agenda". (Photo: Ciarran Norris)

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